Fred Vinson (basketball) facts for kids
| Detroit Pistons | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 28, 1971 Murfreesboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Northampton County East (Conway, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1994 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1994–2007 |
| Coaching career | 2008–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1994–1997 | Atlanta Trojans |
| 1994 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1994–1995 | Mexico Aztecas |
| 1995–1996 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1996–1997 | Maccabi Giv'at Shmuel |
| 1998 | New Jersey Shorecats |
| 1999–2000 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2000–2001 | Chicago Skyliners |
| 2001 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 2001–2002 | Southern California Surf |
| 2001–2002 | Śląsk Wrocław |
| 2003 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 2002–2003 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2003–2004 | SLUC Nancy |
| 2004–2005 | Long Beach Jam |
| 2005 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 2005–2006 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 2006–2007 | Santa Barbara Breakers |
| As coach: | |
| 2008–2010 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) |
| 2010–2024 | New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans (assistant) |
| 2024–present | Detroit Pistons (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Frederick O'Neal Vinson (born January 28, 1971) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He currently works as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his playing days, he was a guard who stood 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall and weighed 190 lb (86 kg).
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Early Life and College Basketball
Fred Vinson was born in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. He attended Chowan Junior College before moving on to Georgia Institute of Technology.
College Achievements
While playing for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Fred was a standout player. In the 1993–94 season, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was also the third-highest scorer for his team that year. Fred was especially good at shooting from long range. He led the Yellow Jackets in three-point shots, making 70 of them. His three-point shooting percentage was also very impressive at .402.
Professional Playing Career
After college, Fred Vinson played for several professional basketball teams. He spent time in the NBA and other leagues.
NBA Experience
Fred played a few games in the NBA.
- During the 1994–95 NBA season, he played five games with the Atlanta Hawks. He scored a total of four points for the team.
- In the 1999–2000 NBA season, he played eight games for the Seattle SuperSonics. He averaged 1.6 points per game during his time with them.
Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Fred Vinson also played in other professional leagues.
- In 1994, he played for the Atlanta Trojans in the United States Basketball League (USBL).
- He also played for the Mexico Aztecas in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1994–95 season.
- A big highlight of his playing career was winning a CBA championship in 2003. He won this title with the Yakima Sun Kings.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Fred Vinson transitioned into coaching. He has been an assistant coach for several NBA teams.
Los Angeles Clippers
On August 25, 2008, Fred Vinson began his coaching journey. He was named an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. He also served as the director of player programs for the team.
New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
On August 4, 2010, Fred Vinson joined the New Orleans Hornets as an assistant coach. The team later changed its name to the New Orleans Pelicans.
- He helped the team reach the playoffs in 2011.
- The Pelicans also made it to the Western Conference Playoffs during the 2014–15 season with Vinson as part of the coaching staff.
- He continued to be an assistant coach for the Pelicans until the end of the 2023 season.
Detroit Pistons
Since the start of the 2024 NBA season, Fred Vinson has been an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. He continues to share his basketball knowledge and experience with the team.
See also
In Spanish: Fred Vinson para niños
