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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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Jan 11, 2017; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates head coach Jeff Lebo looks on during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Houston Cougars defeated the East Carolina Pirates 74-58. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates head coach Jeff Lebo looks on during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Houston Cougars defeated the East Carolina Pirates 74-58. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Jeff Lebo, East Carolina Pirates

Jeff Lebo had a short NBA career after spending four seasons at UNC. He appeared in four games with the San Antonio Spurs, tallying six points and hauling in four rebounds.

Lebo got his start in coaching as an assistant coach at East Tennessee State in 1990. He also had stints at Vanderbilt and South Carolina before getting his first head coaching job in 1998 at Tennessee Tech. Lebo posted a 75-43 record, which includes two regular season OVC titles and an NIT appearance in 2002.

Lebo moved onto Chattanooga where led the Mocs to a 40-20 record in two seasons. The 50-year old then was hired by Auburn in 2004. After six seasons, he was fired by the Tigers.

Lebo has spent the last seven seasons at East Carolina. He has posted a 114-118 record with the Pirates. The Pirates have participated in the CIT three times, claiming the tournament’s championship in 2013.

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