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Dan Hughes

b. 1955

American basketball coach

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About Dan Hughes

Born 1955. Dan Hughes is an American basketball coach.

Daniel Dean Hughes (born April 14, 1955) is an American former basketball coach. He last coached Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 2018 until his retirement in 2021. He has guided stars such as Sue Bird, Natasha Howard, Mercedes Russell, and Jordin Canada.

Hughes coached the Silver Stars from 2005 to 2009, and rejoined the team in 2011. Prior to the 2013 season, Hughes signed a multiyear contract extension. He has coached the most victories in franchise history. On April 19, 2016, the Stars announced that Hughes would step down as general manager and head coach following the 2016 season.

Hughes was hired by the Seattle Storm in 2018 and led them to their third WNBA championship in his first season. He was unable to join the team for the 2020 season due to having a high risk of COVID-19 infection after a previous tumor removal. Hughes returned to the team for the 2021 season.

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1955, Lowell
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball coach
Nationality
United States
Education
Miami University
Awards
WNBA Coach of the Year Award; List of WNBA champions
Also known as
Daniel Dean Hughes

People in Dan Hughes's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Jordin Canada
b. 1995
Basketball player
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Mercedes Russell
b. 1995
Basketball player
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Natasha Howard
b. 1991
Basketball player
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Sue Bird
b. 1980
Basketball player
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Dean Hughes
b. 1943
Writer
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Daniel Dean
1909 – 2004
Long-distance runner

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dan Hughes's

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André Lichnerowicz
1915 – 1998
Mathematician
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Arthur Lewis
1915 – 1991
Economist
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Béla Krekó
1915 – 1994
Mathematician
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Fred Hoyle
1915 – 2001
Screenwriter
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Jerome Bruner
1915 – 2016
Psychologist
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Álvaro d'Ors
1915 – 2004
Legal historian

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Hughes?

American basketball coach

When was Dan Hughes born?

Dan Hughes was born on 14 April 1955 in Lowell.

What is Dan Hughes's occupation?

Dan Hughes is a basketball coach.

What nationality is Dan Hughes?

Dan Hughes is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dan Hughes

· Wikidata: Q3013100

· DBpedia: Dan Hughes (basketball)

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