Brian Sloan Biography and Wiki
Brian Sloan born as Brian Keith Sloan is an American basketball player and the son of the famous Gerald Eugene Sloan who was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player and head coach, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. NBA commissioner David Stern referred to Sloan as “one of the greatest and most respected coaches in NBA history”.
Brian Sloan Father’s Death | Jerry Sloan Death
Brian’s father Jerry Sloan was reported dead today due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Sloan has the third-most wins of any head coach in NBA history, and he has the sixth-best winning percentage of any coach with at least 500 career wins. His 98 playoff victories are the sixth-most of any coach in NBA history.
Brian Sloan Age and Birthday
Brian is 55 years as of 2019, he was born in 1965. Details about the exact date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public making it difficult to know his exact age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Brian Sloan Height
Brian stands at a height of 6 ft 8 inches and has a weight of 217lb.
Brian Sloan Wife
Sloan is married to Leslie and has three children Grant, Megan, and Ben.
Brian Sloan and Jerry Sloan, Father
Jerry Sloan is the father of Brian. In April 2016, Sloan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He died on May 22, 2020, at age 78, from complications of the diseases.
Brian Sloan Education
Brian played high school basketball for McLeansboro High School in McLeansboro, Ill. He averaged 20.5 points and 13.6 rebounds per game during McLeansboro’s run to the 1984 Class A State Championship. The team defeated Mt. Pulaski 57-50 and finished the season with a 35-0 record. Sloan was named to the All-State team and the states’ Mr. Basketball.
Brian Sloan Career
Brian was a high school and college basketball player during the 1980s. Sloan, a high school center, led McLeansboro High School to an undefeated season in 1984, Class A IHSA basketball championship. He averaged 20.5 points and 13.6 rebounds per game during the tournament. Sloan was selected as an all-state player for the 1983–84 season, he follows in the footsteps of his father, Jerry Sloan, who also was a first-team all-state selection at McLeansboro prior to starring for the University of Evansville and the Chicago Bulls. After leading the Foxes to the championship, Sloan was named Mr. Basketball for 1984 in Illinois.
Sloan went on to play for the Hoosiers of Indiana University for four years, 1984–85 & 1986–1989. He was part of the 1986–87 Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team that became champions of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Sloan scored 181 career points while averaging 1.6 rebounds per game during his time at IU.
After playing college basketball under Coach Bob Knight serving as co-captain of the 1989 Big Ten champion Hoosiers, Sloan played professional basketball in Taiwan for one season. Following his pro career, Sloan went back to IU to complete medical school where he graduated in 1997. His residency in Emergency Medicine was completed in 2000, also from Indiana. Sloan was awarded the 2000 resident teacher of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brian Sloan
Who is Brian Sloan?
Brian born as Brian Keith Sloan is an American basketball player and the son of the famous Gerald Eugene Sloan who was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player and head coach, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. NBA commissioner David Stern referred to Sloan as “one of the greatest and most respected coaches in NBA history”.
How old is Brian Sloan?
Brian is 55 years as of 2019, he was born in 1965. Details about the exact date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public making it difficult to know his exact age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
How tall is Brian Sloan?
Brian stands at a height of 6 ft 8 inches and has a weight of 217lb.
Is Brian Sloan married?
Sloan is married to Leslie) and has three children Grant, Megan, and Ben.
How much is Brian Sloan worth?
Brian has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Where does Brian Sloan live?
Because of security reasons, Brian has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Brian Sloan dead or alive?
Brian is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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