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Jeff Van Gundy Biography

Birth Name:Jeffrey William Van Gundy

Birth Place:Hemet, California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 1996, he was inducted into the Nazareth College Sports Hall of Fame
  • Attended Yale University, Menio College and Nazareth College
  • Is the older brother of NBA coach Stan Van Gundy
  • Once served as an assistant coach to Rick Pitino at Providence College
  • Is best known for coaching basketball teams with an emphasis on defense
  • Is the first NBA coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals after being seeded eighth in the playoffs
  • Has served on the board of the non-profit organization Pro-Vision