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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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Feb 11, 2017; Queens, NY, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin coaches against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Queens, NY, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Chris Mullin coaches against the Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Chris Mullin, St. John’s Red Storm

Chris Mullin spent 16 seasons in the NBA with all but three years being with the Golden State Warriors. Mullin averaged18.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 986 career games. The five-time All-Star also was with the Indiana Pacers for three seasons.

Following his playing career, Mullin spent time in the front offices of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. He got his first coaching gig with the St. John’s Red Storm, his alma mater, in 2015. The 53-year old is 22-43 in his two seasons with the Red Storm, which includes a 14-19 finish this past campaign.

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