P.J. Carlesimo

Basketball coach, notable NCAA title

P.J. Carlesimo - Basketball coach, notable NCAA title
Born

May 30th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished basketball coach and player, contribution to the game spans both collegiate and professional levels. After a successful playing career, transitioned into coaching and led various teams in the NCAA and NBA. Achieved significant success as the head coach of Seton Hall University, where guided the team to the 1989 NCAA Championship game. Further coaching roles in the NBA included stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors.

Coached Seton Hall to the 1989 NCAA Championship game

Served as head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers

Worked with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA

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