1. Quin Price Snyder was born on October 30,1966 and is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association.
19 Facts About Quin Snyder
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Quin Snyder was the head coach of the Utah Jazz for eight seasons, and is known for being both an offensive and defensive minded tactician with a passion for player development.
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Quin Snyder was named a McDonald's All American, the first player chosen from Washington.
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At Duke University, Quin Snyder was a point guard for the Blue Devils from 1985 to 1989, and his team played in the Final Four in 1986,1988, and 1989.
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Quin Snyder became a starter in his second season and started almost all games the remainder of his career.
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Quin Snyder was elected a team captain and honored as an Academic All-American during his senior season.
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From 1993 to 1995, Quin Snyder served as an administrative assistant to men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski while Quin Snyder completed his MBA and JD at Duke.
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In 1999, Quin Snyder accepted the head coaching position for the University of Missouri Tigers men's basketball team, succeeding longtime coach Norm Stewart.
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Quin Snyder eventually led the Tigers to four consecutive NCAA tournament berths, including the Elite Eight in 2002, matching the deepest run ever made by a Missouri team in the NCAA Tournament.
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Quin Snyder was hailed as a sensation upon his arrival at Missouri.
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Quin Snyder toppled a ranked Kansas team and led the Tigers to their first NCAA victory since 1995.
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Quin Snyder was named Rookie Coach of the Year by the Basketball Times after the season.
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In May 2004, Quin Snyder was named in 17 allegations as a part of an NCAA investigation over recruiting violations, centering on improper gifts to guard Ricky Clemons.
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Quin Snyder later admitted to having players at his house for "an occasional meal" and giving Clemons clothing.
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Quin Snyder became a player development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA on June 11,2010, working under Doug Collins.
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On June 6,2014, Quin Snyder was hired by the Utah Jazz to be the team's head coach.
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Quin Snyder reportedly signed a three-year deal with a team option for a fourth season.
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Quin Snyder previously worked with Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey from 2007 to 2010 when Lindsey was an assistant general manager with the San Antonio Spurs and Quin Snyder coached the Toros, the Spurs' D-League affiliate.
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In June 2018, Quin Snyder was named a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year.