Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Jeffrey John Hornacek is a retired American professional basketball player and coach, renowned for his sharpshooting skills and basketball IQ. Below is an overview of his personal details and career achievements:
- Full Name: Jeffrey John Hornacek
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: May 3, 1963
- Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
- Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
- Jersey Number: 14
- High School: Lyons Township High School, La Grange, Illinois
- College: Iowa State University (1982–1986)
- Walk-on player who became a standout, setting the Big Eight record for career assists (665).
- Led Iowa State to the Sweet Sixteen in the 1986 NCAA Tournament.
- His jersey number 14 was retired by Iowa State.
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft.
- Teams Played For:
- Phoenix Suns (1986–1992)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1992–1994)
- Utah Jazz (1994–2000)
- Career Highlights:
- NBA All-Star (1992)
- Two-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1998, 2000)
- His jersey number 14 was retired by the Utah Jazz.
- Championship Rings: None
- Coaching Career:
- Assistant Coach: Utah Jazz (2011–2013)
- Head Coach:
- Phoenix Suns (2013–2016)
- New York Knicks (2016–2018)
- Assistant Coach: Houston Rockets (2020–2022)
- Children: Three; including Ryan and Tyler Hornacek.
- Siblings: Information not publicly available.
Jeff Hornacek’s journey from a walk-on college player to an NBA All-Star exemplifies determination and skill. His contributions to the teams he played for, especially the Utah Jazz, have left a lasting legacy in the basketball community.