Fred Vinson (basketball) facts for kids
| Detroit Pistons | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Frederick O'Neal Vinson (born January 28, 1971) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played as a guard during his career.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Fred Vinson was born in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. He went to college at Chowan Junior College and later at Georgia Tech.
Playing for Georgia Tech
While playing for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Fred Vinson was a standout player.
- In the 1993–94 season, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his team.
- He was also the third-highest scorer for the Yellow Jackets that season.
- Fred Vinson was especially good at shooting from long range. He led his team in three-point shots made (70) and had a great three-point shooting percentage (.402).
Professional Playing Career
After college, Fred Vinson played for several professional basketball teams.
NBA Teams
- In the 1994–95 NBA season, he played five games with the Atlanta Hawks.
- During 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
Fred Vinson also played in other basketball leagues:
- He played for the Atlanta Trojans in the United States Basketball League (USBL) in 1994.
- He was also with the Mexico Aztecas in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1994–95 season.
- He played for many other teams around the world, including in Mexico, Israel, Poland, and Venezuela.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Fred Vinson became a basketball coach.
Los Angeles Clippers
- On August 25, 2008, he was named an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. He also worked 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 Pelicans reach the playoffs in 2011 and again in the 2014–15 season.
- He continued as an assistant coach for the Pelicans until 2023.
Detroit Pistons
- Since 2024, Fred Vinson has been an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons.
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