Last Updated on January 21, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Stan Van Gundy:

  • Full Name: Stanley Alan Van Gundy
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth (DOB): August 26, 1959
  • Hometown: Indio, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Position: Played as a forward during his college career
  • High School: Indio High School (Indio, California)
  • College: Castleton State College (formerly Castleton State University, Vermont) – Van Gundy played basketball at the college level, leading to a career in coaching rather than playing in the professional leagues.
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted (focused on coaching after college)
  • Championship Rings:
    • None as a head coach, though Van Gundy has had numerous playoff appearances with different teams
  • Kids: Stan has two children: Michael and Alyssa Van Gundy
  • Siblings: Stan has one brother, Jeff Van Gundy, who is also a former NBA coach and commentator.

Career Highlights:

Stan Van Gundy is well known for his coaching career in the NBA. He served as head coach for the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons. Van Gundy is widely recognized for his success with the Orlando Magic, where he led the team to the NBA Finals in 2009, with star center Dwight Howard. He is also known for his high-paced, three-point oriented style of offense and his emphasis on defensive schemes.

As a coach, Van Gundy was known for his fiery demeanor and candidness in interviews, as well as his tactical acumen on the court.