About Tom Hovasse
Born 1967. Tom Hovasse is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Thomas Wayne Hovasse (born January 31, 1967) is an American basketball coach and former player. After growing up in Security, Colorado, he played college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions. After not being selected in the 1989 NBA draft, he played professional basketball from 1989 to 2001, including a brief stint with the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association during the 1994–95 season and 10 seasons for teams in Japan.
He coached the Japan women's squad to the silver medal at the 2020 Olympics. He was the coach of the Japan men's national basketball team from 2021 to 2026.
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Hovasse coached the Japan women's national basketball team at the 2020 Olympics.
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Who is Tom Hovasse?
basketball player and coach
When was Tom Hovasse born?
Tom Hovasse was born on 31 January 1967 in Durango.
What is Tom Hovasse's occupation?
Tom Hovasse is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Tom Hovasse?
Tom Hovasse is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Hovasse. https://biography.guide/tom-hovasse/
MLA: "Tom Hovasse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-hovasse/.
Chicago: "Tom Hovasse." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-hovasse/.
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