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Jerry Dunn

b. 1953

American basketball player-coach

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Born 1953. Jerry Dunn is an American basketball coach.

Jerry Michael Dunn (born May 6, 1953) is an American college basketball coach who was most recently the head coach at Tuskegee. Dunn is a former men's basketball assistant coach at the University of Michigan, who held the title of Associate Head Coach. He previously held the same position at West Virginia University, but followed head coach John Beilein to Michigan after the 2006–2007 season. Dunn served as the head coach of Penn State Nittany Lions basketball from 1995 to 2003. His twin brother Terry Dunn was the head coach at Dartmouth Big Green men's basketball from 2004–05 to 2009–10.

Early life and education Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dunn moved to Washington, D.C., with his family at age 13, then to Fort Dix, New Jersey three years later when his stepfather, a United States Army officer, was assigned there. Dunn graduated from Pemberton Township High School in 1971.

He then moved to Casper, Wyoming to attend Casper Junior College and played one season of basketball in the 1973–74 season before tendonitis ended his playing career. After completing his associate degree, Dunn returned to Washington, D. C. to work for the federal government. Dunn then enrolled at nearby George Mason University in 1978 and graduated in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education with a minor in history.

Prior to becoming head coach at Tuskegee, Jerry Dunn was Assistant Coach Player Development for the New York Knicks.

On May 15, 2019, Tuskegee announced that it would not be renewing Dunn's contract.

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George Mason University, Pemberton Township High School
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Jerry Michael Dunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jerry Dunn?

American basketball player-coach

When was Jerry Dunn born?

Jerry Dunn was born on 6 May 1953 in Raleigh.

What is Jerry Dunn's occupation?

Jerry Dunn is a basketball coach.

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Jerry Dunn is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Jerry Dunn

Β· Wikidata: Q6183520

Β· DBpedia: Jerry Dunn (basketball)

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