Steve Alford
Basketball player and coach, NCAA champion
Played college basketball for Indiana University, winning a national championship in 1987. Selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1987 NBA Draft, played in the NBA for several teams including the Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, and the Boston Celtics. Transitioned to coaching, holding head coaching positions at several universities, including the University of New Mexico and UCLA. Achieved notable success in the NCAA tournament, leading New Mexico to an NCAA tournament appearance and UCLA to multiple NCAA tournament berths.
Winning the NCAA championship with Indiana in 1987
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA
Coaching UCLA to several NCAA tournament appearances
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November 23rd, 1985 40 years ago
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November 23rd, 1984 41 years ago
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English footballer with Chelsea FC
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November 23rd, 1991 34 years ago
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