Jeff McInnis facts for kids
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| Charleston Cougars | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 22, 1974 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1993–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1996–2008 |
| Coaching career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
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| 1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996–1997 | Panionios |
| 1997–1999 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1999 | Washington Wizards |
| 1999–2000 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2000–2002 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2002–2004 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2004–2005 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2005–2007 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2007–2008 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| As coach: | |
| 2024–present | Charleston (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,396 (9.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,170 (2.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,514 (4.4 apg) |
Jeff Lemans McInnis was born on October 22, 1974. He is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He currently works as an assistant coach for the Charleston Cougars men's team. Jeff played in the National Basketball Association (NBA), in Greece, and in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
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Playing Career
Starting in the NBA
After playing for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jeff McInnis was chosen in the 1996 NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets picked him in the second round. He then played for the Quad City Thunder in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He was with the Thunder from 1997 to 2000.
Success in the CBA
Jeff won a CBA championship with the Thunder in 1998. That same year, he was named the CBA Newcomer of the Year. He was also chosen for the All-CBA Second Team and the All-Defensive Team. In 2000, he earned the title of CBA Most Valuable Player. He was also part of the All-CBA First Team.
Playing for NBA Teams
During his time in the NBA, Jeff McInnis played for several teams. These included the Nuggets, the New Jersey Nets, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Washington Wizards.
Time with the Nets and Bobcats
For the 2005–06 season, Jeff joined the New Jersey Nets. He was brought in to support their star player, Jason Kidd. Jeff played limited minutes and had a knee injury in January. This injury caused him to miss a lot of playing time.
Before the 2006 playoffs, the Nets decided not to play Jeff. They tried to trade him or end his contract. These attempts were not successful. So, Jeff was on the team roster but did not play during the 2006–07 season.
On January 3, 2007, the Charlotte Bobcats got Jeff from the Nets. He played 38 games for Charlotte. He averaged 4.3 points and 3.3 assists per game. The Bobcats released him from the team on February 29, 2008.
Coaching Career
Starting Team Charlotte
In 2009, Jeff McInnis started his own AAU organization. It was called Team Charlotte. He helped young basketball players develop their skills. In 2015, he was honored as the 17U National Coach of the Year.
Coaching at Combine Academy
In 2019, Jeff became the national head basketball coach at Combine Academy. This school is located in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He coached there until 2022.
College Coaching Role
In April 2024, Chris Mack hired Jeff McInnis. Jeff became an assistant coach for the Charleston Cougars. This was his first coaching job at a college level.
See also
In Spanish: Jeff McInnis para niños
