Jo Jo English facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1970 Frankfurt, West Germany |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Lower Richland (Hopkins, South Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Carolina (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1992–2002 |
| Coaching career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1992 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1992–1993 | Tri-City Chinook |
| 1993–1994 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1994 | Tri-City Chinook |
| 1994 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1994 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1994–1995 | Pittsburgh Piranhas |
| 1995 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 1995–1996 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1996 | Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs |
| 1996–1997 | Beşiktaş |
| 1997–1998 | Antalyaspor Muratpaşa |
| 1998–1999 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1999–2000 | Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin |
| 2000–2001 | Strasbourg IG |
| 2001 | Besançon BCD |
| 2001–2002 | Rockford Lightning |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2015 | Sumter HS |
| 2018–2021 | Richland Northeast HS |
| 2021–present | Lower Richland HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stephen "Jo Jo" English (born February 4, 1970) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He was a star player at the University of South Carolina in the early 1990s. Later, he played for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls for parts of three seasons. English made his NBA debut on December 2, 1992. He was the top scorer in the Israeli Basketball Premier League during the 1999–2000 season. After his playing career, Jo Jo English became a high school basketball coach.
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Playing Career Highlights
English began his professional basketball journey with the Tri-City Chinook. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 1993, he was chosen for the CBA All-Rookie First Team. This honor recognized him as one of the best new players in the league.
Time with the Chicago Bulls
As a 6-foot-4-inch guard, English is often remembered for an event during a 1994 NBA playoff game. This game was between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. During the game, English and a Knicks player, Derek Harper, had a heated moment. This led to both players being suspended from future games. English received a one-game suspension, and Harper received a two-game suspension.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time with the Bulls, English played only eight games in the next NBA season. He then returned to the CBA. In 1995, he played for the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian National Basketball League. He averaged 14.8 points per game in 21 games there.
English also played one game with the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs in the 1996 PBA Governors' Cup in the Philippines. However, an old injury limited his play. He then spent two seasons playing basketball in Turkey. After that, he played one season in Israel. He was the leading scorer in the Israeli Basketball Premier League during the 1999–2000 season.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Jo Jo English started coaching high school basketball.
Coaching at Sumter High School
He coached the boys' basketball team at Sumter High School in Sumter, South Carolina. He was the head coach there for three seasons. He resigned from this position on September 19, 2015.
Coaching at Richland Northeast High School
On March 16, 2018, English was hired as the head coach. This time, he coached at Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, South Carolina.
Coaching at Lower Richland High School
On June 3, 2021, English was appointed as the head coach at his former high school. He now coaches at Lower Richland High School, where he once played.
See also
In Spanish: Jo Jo English para niños
