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Milton Barnes

b. 1957

American basketball player and coach

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About Milton Barnes

Born 1957. Milton Barnes is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Milton David Barnes (born November 29, 1957) is an American basketball coach who was the former head coach of the U.S. Virgin Islands national basketball team.

Early life and education Born in Oakley, Michigan, Barnes graduated from Saginaw High School in 1975 and Albion College in 1979. At Albion, Barnes played basketball for four seasons and led Albion to the 1978 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association title and third place in the 1978 NCAA Division III tournament.

Coaching career He was an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota from 1986 to 1988 and 1991 to 1996 under Clem Haskins. He later became head coach of Albion High School, where he compiled a 65–11 record from 1988 to 1991, including a 26–1 record and a Class B state championship game appearance in his final season. Barnes was also associate head coach at SMU from 2007 to 2009.

In 2009, the Minnesota Timberwolves hired Barnes as a scout. In 2010, he became the men's basketball head coach of U.S. Virgin Islands national basketball team.

Personal life Barnes and his wife Lyn have three children; sons Andre and Milton Jr. and a daughter Alexis. His son Andre is a student-athlete in track and field at Michigan.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Saginaw High School
Awards
Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament; NBA Development League
Also known as
Milton David Barnes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Milton Barnes?

American basketball player and coach

When was Milton Barnes born?

Milton Barnes was born on 29 November 1957 in Oakley.

What is Milton Barnes's occupation?

Milton Barnes is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Milton Barnes?

Milton Barnes is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Milton Barnes

· Wikidata: Q6860988

· DBpedia: Milton Barnes (basketball)

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