Brian Keefe, the Washington Wizards' head coach, is in his first head coaching position after a more than two-decade career as of 2024. The Wizards hired him in January 2024 as their 26th head coach. He was first appointed interim head coach in January 2024, and over the rest of the regular season, the team's defensive rating, overall net rating, and opponent three-point percentage all improved. The Wizards had the league's second-lowest three-point shooting percentage of 34.5% under him.
Keefe's coaching career began in 2000 with the South Florida Bulls as an assistant coach. He began his NBA career as a video coordinator for the San Antonio Spurs from 2005 to 2007. He has served as an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder twice in his NBA career (2019–2020 and 2007–2014). He has also served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2019) and the New York Knicks (2014–2016).
What is Brian Keefe’s nationality?
Brian Keefe is of American nationality. He was born and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts, in the United States.
Brian Keefe’s Hometown
Brian Keefe hails from Winchester, Massachusetts, in the U.S. He was the all-time best scorer at Winchester High School as a shooting guard, averaging 28 points per game. His record of 1,163 points stood for 24 years until it was surpassed in 2018. In 2004, Keefe received his induction into the Winchester Sport Foundation Hall of Fame.
In 1994-96, Keefe started playing college basketball at the University of California, Irvine, where he led the team in scoring and was named captain as a sophomore. He was also selected for the All-Big West Second Team in 1995–96.
Keefe spent his final two seasons at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he helped the Running Rebels take home an NCAA berth and win the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. He set a tournament record with 13 three-pointers, earning him a spot on the WAC All-Tournament Team. He was elected team captain during his senior year of 1998-1999 and helped UNLV qualify for the NIT.
Brian Keefe’s Birthplace
Brain Keefe was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, in the United States on April 7, 1976.
FAQs on Brian Keefe
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A. Brian Keefe played at UC Irvine (1994-96) and UNLV (1997-99), where he led both teams in various tournaments.
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