Quincy Pondexter

Professional basketball player and coach

Quincy Pondexter - Professional basketball player and coach
Born

March 10th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Basketball player and coach played in the NBA, primarily for the New Orleans Pelicans. Played college basketball at the University of Washington, where earned All-Pac-10 honors. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to player development and strategy.

Played for New Orleans Pelicans

Achieved All-Pac-10 honors

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