Fred Hoiberg facts for kids
Hoiberg in 2010 during his tenure as head coach at Iowa State
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| Nebraska Cornhuskers | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 1972 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| High school | Ames (Ames, Iowa) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa State (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1995–2005 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1995–1999 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1999–2003 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2003–2005 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2015 | Iowa State |
| 2015–2018 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2019–present | Nebraska |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Fredrick Kristian Hoiberg (born October 15, 1972) is an American college basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head basketball coach for the University of Nebraska team, a role he has held since 2019. Hoiberg grew up in Ames, Iowa, and played college basketball at Iowa State University. During his time there, he earned the fun nickname "the Mayor." After college, he was drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for 10 years with teams like the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his playing career, he worked in the Timberwolves' front office before becoming a coach. He coached at Iowa State from 2010 to 2015, then for the Chicago Bulls from 2015 to 2018.
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Playing Career Highlights
High School and College Years
Fred Hoiberg was a very talented athlete in high school. At Ames High School in Ames, Iowa, he was the quarterback for the football team and the captain of the basketball team. In 1991, he led his basketball team to win a state championship. That same year, he was named "Mr. Basketball" for the State of Iowa, which is a big honor!
He chose to play college basketball for his hometown team, the Iowa State Cyclones. He played for four seasons, showing he was a great all-around player. He was known for making important shots when his team needed them most.
Hoiberg became super popular at Iowa State. His jersey number, 32, was even retired by the university, meaning no other player will wear it again. He got his famous nickname, "The Mayor," because people in Ames, Iowa, actually wrote his name in on ballots during the 1993 mayoral election! In 2012, he was even chosen for the National High School Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
Fred Hoiberg played as a shooting guard in the NBA. He was picked by the Indiana Pacers in the 1995 NBA draft. After four years with the Pacers, he joined the Chicago Bulls in 1999. He played for the Bulls for another four years.
In 2003, Hoiberg moved to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There, he became known as a great three-point shooter. In 2005, he was the best three-point shooter in the entire NBA!
Retirement from Playing
In 2005, Fred Hoiberg had surgery for a heart condition. The surgery was successful, but after trying to play again, he decided to retire from basketball as a player on April 17, 2006. He then took a job working in the front office for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Coaching Career Journey
Coaching at Iowa State
On April 27, 2010, Fred Hoiberg returned to his old college, Iowa State University, but this time as the head basketball coach! He was the 19th men's basketball coach for the school. He won his first official game as coach on November 12, 2010.
In the 2011–12 season, Hoiberg led the Cyclones to a great 23–11 record. This was the first time since 2005 that the team made it to the NCAA basketball tournament. He was even named the 2012 Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year because his team improved so much! He helped Iowa State win 100 games faster than any other coach in the school's history.
Coaching the Chicago Bulls
On June 2, 2015, the Chicago Bulls hired Hoiberg to be their head coach in the NBA. In his first year, the Bulls didn't make the playoffs. In his second year, they lost in the first round of the playoffs. On December 3, 2018, the Bulls decided to make a change and Hoiberg was replaced as head coach.
Coaching the Nebraska Cornhuskers
On March 30, 2019, Fred Hoiberg became the head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team. This was a special move for him because he was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Also, his grandfather, Jerry Bush, used to be the head men's basketball coach at Nebraska from 1954 to 1963!
In March 2020, during a tournament game, Hoiberg felt unwell and left the game to go to the hospital. He was diagnosed with the flu. This event, along with other health concerns happening at the time, led to many college sports tournaments being canceled across the country.
In the 2023–24 season, his fifth year at Nebraska, Hoiberg had a fantastic year. He was named Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year! He led Nebraska to 22 wins, which was one of the best seasons in the school's history. The team finished third in the Big Ten, their best finish since joining the conference. This award was his second "Coach of the Year" honor, as he also won it in 2012 with Iowa State. After this successful season, Hoiberg signed a new contract on March 19, 2024, and led the Huskers back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014.
Personal Life
Fred Hoiberg's father was a sociology professor at Iowa State, and his mother was an elementary school teacher. He earned a degree in finance from Iowa State in 1995. He grew up very close to Iowa State's basketball arena, Hilton Coliseum. Fred is married to Carol, who is also from Ames, and they have four children: Paige, Jack, and twins Sam and Charlie.
On April 17, 2015, Fred Hoiberg had a successful heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Fred Hoiberg para niños
