Mark Madsen
Basketball player and coach, NBA champion
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Played college basketball at Stanford University and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1999 NBA Draft. Madsen contributed to the Lakers' success, winning an NBA championship in 2001. Transitioned to coaching after retiring as a player, serving as an assistant coach and later becoming the head coach at Utah Valley University. Madsen's coaching career has included various collegiate and professional roles, focusing on player development and team strategy.
Won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001
Served as head coach for Utah Valley University
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