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Brad Greenberg

b. 1954

American basketball player-coach

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Born 1954. Brad Greenberg is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Brad Howard Greenberg (born February 24, 1954) is an American basketball coach.

Early life and college playing career Greenberg was one of three sons of Marilyn and Ralph Greenberg of Plainview, New York, on Long Island. One of his brothers, Seth, would also grow up to be a college basketball coach. He transferred to American University in Washington, D.C., and lettered in basketball from 1974 to 1977. Greenberg graduated from American University with a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies in athletics, media, and society. During Greenberg's time as assistant coach, Saint Joseph's appeared in the NIT in 1979, 1980, and 1984 and the NCAA tournament in 1981 and 1982, including a run to the Elite Eight in 1981. In the season, Greenberg was an assistant coach for the New York Knicks under head coach Bob Hill.

Greenberg returned to coaching basketball in 2003 after nearly 15 years as an administrator. He joined the staff of head coach and younger brother Seth Greenberg at Virginia Tech. In 2004, Brad Greenberg was promoted to associate head coach.

He resigned his position at Radford University on May 18, 2011, amid NCAA investigations. In February 2012, Radford received two years of probation from the NCAA, but no postseason ban, for major recruiting violations. Greenberg was hit with a five-year show-cause penalty, which effectively barred him from college coaching during that period.

He coached the Bucaneros de La Guaira of the Venezuelan League, in 2011–12, and the team finished the regular season with a 20–16 record and a 3rd place regular season finish. The highest regular season finish in club history at that time.

He was formerly an assistant on former NBA head coach Eric Musselman's coaching staff for the senior Venezuela national basketball team that hosted FIBA's 2012 Men's Basketball Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

On July 7, 2017, Greenberg was named Maccabi Ashdod head coach, signing a two-year deal. In his first season with Ashdod, he led them to the 2018 Israeli League Playoffs as the fourth seed, but they eventually were eliminated by Hapoel Tel Aviv.

On June 16, 2019, Greenberg signed a one-year contract extension with Ashdod. His contract was extended for the 2019/2020 season however the club was dragging down and when the Coronavirus struck, Greenberg left the team; which was demoted by the end of the season.

On July 22, 2019, Greenberg was named Canada national team assistant coach for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

On August 5, 2020, he has signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Premier League. On April 25, 2021, he led Ness Ziona to a FIBA Europe Cup title.

On September 2, 2021, he signed with the Guaynabo Mets of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional of Puerto Rico league as Head Coach.

Scouting and administrative career In 1989, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers front office as director of player personnel and remained in that position (renamed vice president of player personnel in 1992) until 1995. However, Greenberg was fired after the 76ers finished the season 22–60.

Greenberg has also worked as a scout for various NBA teams and other agencies. From 2001 to 2003, Greenberg was director of basketball operations at the University of South Florida.

Head coaching record

College

Israeli Basketball Super League

2012–13

2013–14

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Washington State University, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School
Awards
Big South Conference; Big South Conference men's basketball tournament; East Coast Conference (Division I); FIBA Europe Cup; Israeli Basketball Premier League Coach of the Year; Israeli Basketball Super League
Also known as
Brad Howard Greenberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Greenberg?

American basketball player-coach

When was Brad Greenberg born?

Brad Greenberg was born on 24 February 1954 in Plainview.

What is Brad Greenberg's occupation?

Brad Greenberg is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Brad Greenberg?

Brad Greenberg is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brad Greenberg

· Wikidata: Q4953962

· DBpedia: Brad Greenberg

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