Bill Van Gundy

Bill Van Gundy is a former American college basketball coach, most notable for being the father of Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy, both of whom have served as head coaches in the National Basketball Association. [1] He recommended Stan for the job as asisstant with Miami after Pat Riley left the New York Knicks for Miami.[1]

College Coaching

Bill Van Gundy held the position of head coach at Brockport State University until he was dismissed [2] and moved on to Genesee Community College.[3] Bill earned more that 600 games as a college coach. [3] He was inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Father Knows Best: Bill Van Gundy says Pistons about to be turned around - Detroit Pistons".
  2. ↑ "Sports of The Times;Van Gundy: Like Father, Like Son, Like Son". The New York Times. 10 March 1996.
  3. 1 2 3 TOBEY, PETE. "Hoops Hall of Fame welcomes large class".


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