Roger Powell (basketball)
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Roger Powell Jr. (born January 15, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Valparaiso Beacons men's basketball team.[1] Powell was previously an assistant at Gonzaga.[2] He played collegiately at the University of Illinois from 2001 to 2005, after having attended Joliet West High School, with a 2001 graduation. Powell played the forward position for his high school and in college. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in speech communications. Powell's father was a former Joliet Central High School and Illinois State player.
Quick Facts Valparaiso Beacons, Position ...
Valparaiso Beacons | |
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Position | Head coach |
League | Missouri Valley Conference |
Personal information | |
Born | (1983-01-15) January 15, 1983 (age 41) Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Joliet West (Joliet, Illinois) |
College | Illinois (2001–2005) |
NBA draft | 2005: undrafted |
Playing career | 2005–2011 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 43 |
Coaching career | 2011–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2005–2006 | Rockford Lightning |
2006 | Utah Jazz |
2006–2007 | Arkansas Rimrockers |
2007–2008 | Siviglia Wear Teramo |
2008–2009 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
2009–2010 | Murcia |
2010 | JDA Dijon |
2010–2011 | Skyliners Frankfurt |
As coach: | |
2011–2016 | Valparaiso (assistant) |
2016–2019 | Vanderbilt (associate HC) |
2019–2023 | Gonzaga (assistant) |
2023–present | Valparaiso |
Career highlights and awards | |
As player
As assistant coach
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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