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NCAA Basketball: Who are the best D-I coaches who have played professional basketball?

By Daniel Benjamin

Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets associate head coach Patrick Ewing works with a player before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets associate head coach Patrick Ewing works with a player before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes head coach Dan Majerle (R) argues a call during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes head coach Dan Majerle (R) argues a call during the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Dan Majerle, Grand Canyon Antelopes

Dan Majerle, aka “Thunder Dan,” was a fabulous professional basketball player. Majerle was taken with the No. 14 pick of the 1988 NBA Draft out of Central Michigan. The three-time NBA All-Star appeared in 955 career games, averaging 11.4 points. In addition to the Phoenix Suns, Majerle also suited up for Cleveland and Miami.

Majerle was an assistant head coach with the Suns from 2008-13. He was named as the head coach at Grand Canyon on March 15, 2013. The 51-year old has done a fantastic job with the Antelopes, compiling a 81-45 record. Grand Canyon has not finished worst then tied-for-third in the WAC in his four years. The Antelopes, who have made three CIT appearances, have won 20 games in each of the past two seasons.

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