He was only the third coach to win 800 games, and the first to do so with one team. On April 11, 2009, Parker won his 30th NCAA tournament game and third team national title.
Parker's achievement was notable because he was only the third coach in history to reach 800 wins, and the first to achieve this milestone with one particular team. He then went on to secure his 30th NCAA tournament triumph and third team national title on April 11, 2009.