Jacque Vaughn
Basketball coach and former player
Born
February 11th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player and coach, he played college basketball at the University of Kansas, where he was part of the 1993-1994 team that reached the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Following college, he played in the NBA for various teams, including the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant coach for several NBA teams before becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2020, leading them through notable seasons.
Played for the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic
Served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets
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