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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 11, 1975 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| High school | John Muir (Pasadena, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1997–2009 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1997–2001 | Utah Jazz |
| 2001–2002 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2002–2003 | Orlando Magic |
| 2003–2004 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2004–2006 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2006–2009 | San Antonio Spurs |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2012 | San Antonio Spurs (assistant) |
| 2012–2015 | Orlando Magic |
| 2016–2022 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
| 2020 | Brooklyn Nets (interim) |
| 2022–2024 | Brooklyn Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,463 (4.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,028 (1.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,919 (2.5 apg) |
Jacque T. Vaughn, born on February 11, 1975, is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He most recently coached the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before coaching, Vaughn played as a point guard for several NBA teams from 1997 to 2009. He was known for his smart play and teamwork.
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Jacque Vaughn's Basketball Journey
His Amazing Playing Career
High School Star
Jacque grew up in Altadena, California. He went to John Muir High School in nearby Pasadena. He was not only a great basketball player but also an excellent student, with a high GPA. He was considered one of the best high school players in the country.
In his senior year, Jacque averaged over 21 points and 19 assists per game. He also achieved six "triple-doubles" (meaning he had double-digit numbers in three different stats like points, rebounds, and assists). He was named a First-Team All-American. He also played in the famous McDonald's All-American Game, where he set a record with 13 assists and was named co-MVP.
Jacque was also recognized for his achievements off the court. In 1992, he won the Dial Award as the top male high school scholar-athlete in the nation. He was the first basketball player ever to win this award.
College Days at Kansas
Jacque chose to play college basketball for coach Roy Williams at the Kansas. He quickly became the starting point guard as a freshman. He helped his team win the MVP award at the 1993 Pre-Season NIT in New York City. He even hit a game-winning three-pointer in overtime against Indiana.
Throughout his four years at Kansas, Jacque was known for his excellent passing and strong defense. He became the all-time leader in assists for Kansas basketball with 804 total. He also held the record for the Big Eight Conference. His jersey number 11 was retired by the Kansas Jayhawks, a great honor.
Jacque continued to excel in academics, earning a 3.72 GPA in business administration. He was named an Academic All-American twice. In 1996, he was named the Big Eight Player of the Year.
Playing in the NBA
In 1997, the Utah Jazz picked Jacque 27th overall in the 1997 NBA draft. He played four seasons with the Jazz. He also played for the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets, and San Antonio Spurs.
Jacque was part of the San Antonio Spurs team that won the NBA championship in 2007. He played 64 games for them that season. He retired from playing after the 2008–09 season. Over his NBA career, he averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 assists per game.
Becoming a Coach
Assistant and Head Coach Roles
After retiring as a player, Jacque Vaughn became an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs from 2010 to 2012. His first head coaching job was with the Orlando Magic on July 28, 2012. He coached the Magic until February 2015.
After his time with the Magic, he worked as a scout for the Spurs for a season. Then, he joined the Brooklyn Nets as a top assistant coach in 2016. He became the interim head coach for the Nets in March 2020.
In November 2022, Jacque was again named interim head coach for the Nets. Soon after, he was announced as the permanent head coach. The Nets signed him to a contract extension in February 2023. However, he was fired in February 2024 after the team's record was 21 wins and 33 losses.
Coaching Record Summary
As a head coach, Jacque Vaughn led the Orlando Magic for parts of three seasons. He coached 214 games for them, winning 58 and losing 156. For the Brooklyn Nets, he coached 139 regular season games, winning 71 and losing 68. He also coached 8 playoff games for the Nets, but his teams did not win any of those games.
Personal Life
Jacque Vaughn married his wife in 2003. They have two sons together. He enjoys reading and writing poetry in his free time.
See also
In Spanish: Jacque Vaughn para niños
