Dean Demopoulos
Encyclopedia
Dean Demopoulos is an American
collegiate and professional basketball
coach. He currently is an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers
.
. He began his coaching career at Kennett High School
in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
. In 1983, he became an assistant to John Chaney at Temple University
, a post he held until 1999. During that span, the Owls became a national basketball powerhouse, amassing a 393-151 (72.2%) record and making it to the NCAA Tournament 16 times and to the Elite Eight on four occasions.
, Demopoulos became lead assistant to Nate McMillan
for the Seattle SuperSonics
. In 2005, Demopoulos moved with McMillan to the Portland Trail Blazers
while retaining his position as lead assistant. Demopoulos is known as an expert in zone defenses having years of experience with the famed Temple zone defense.
In 2010, Demopoulos was hired as an assistant under Vinny Del Negro
for the Los Angeles Clippers
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
collegiate and professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
coach. He currently is an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
.
Early career
Demopoulos graduated in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in comprehensive social sciences from West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, about miles west of Philadelphia. It is one of the 14 state universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . West Chester was ranked 69th in the Master's Universities ...
. He began his coaching career at Kennett High School
Kennett High School (Pennsylvania)
Kennett High School is the only public high school in the Kennett Consolidated School District and is located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States. The school averages around 1300 students and 100 faculty members...
in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as the Mushroom Capital of the World because mushroom farming in the region produces over a million pounds of mushrooms a year...
. In 1983, he became an assistant to John Chaney at Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, a post he held until 1999. During that span, the Owls became a national basketball powerhouse, amassing a 393-151 (72.2%) record and making it to the NCAA Tournament 16 times and to the Elite Eight on four occasions.
NBA coaching career
After one year as head coach at the University of Missouri–Kansas CityUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City
The University of Missouri–Kansas City is a public university located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It is a branch of the University of Missouri System. Its main campus is in Kansas City's Rockhill neighborhood east of the Country Club Plaza...
, Demopoulos became lead assistant to Nate McMillan
Nate McMillan
Nathaniel "Nate" McMillan is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers...
for the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
. In 2005, Demopoulos moved with McMillan to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
while retaining his position as lead assistant. Demopoulos is known as an expert in zone defenses having years of experience with the famed Temple zone defense.
In 2010, Demopoulos was hired as an assistant under Vinny Del Negro
Vinny Del Negro
Vincent Joseph "Vinny" Del Negro is a retired American basketball player. He is the current head coach of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, and was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 2008 until 2010.-Early life:...
for the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
.