About Jerry Eaves
Born 1959. Jerry Eaves is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Jerry Lee Eaves (born February 8, 1959) is an American head college basketball coach and athletic director at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville. He is the former head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Prior to the start of his coaching career, Eaves played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for parts of four seasons.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Eaves played at Ballard High School and the University of Louisville. He played professionally for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Eaves competed on The Amazing Race 32 with his son Frank, which aired in 2020, and were placed ninth and being the third team eliminated.
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Who is Jerry Eaves?
American basketball player-coach
When was Jerry Eaves born?
Jerry Eaves was born on 8 February 1959 in Louisville.
What is Jerry Eaves's occupation?
Jerry Eaves is a basketball player and basketball coach.
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Jerry Eaves is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Eaves. https://biography.guide/jerry-eaves/
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