Paul Graham (basketball coach)
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Paul Graham is a men's college basketball
coach
. He has served as the head coach
at Washington State University
. As of 2010, he is an assistant at Georgia State University
.
From 1992–93 to 1998–99, Graham worked for Oklahoma State
as an assistant. In March 1999, Washington State hired Graham, giving him his first head coaching position at the college level. The Cougars
struggled while he was their head coach, posting a 31–79 record; the team failed to win 10 games in three of his four seasons. Washington State fired Graham following the 2002–03 season. After his firing, Graham joined Colorado
as an assistant, staying there through the 2006–07 season. Graham then took an assistant job at Georgia State under Rod Barnes
, and remains there as of the 2009–10 season.
College basketball
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coach
Coach (basketball)
Basketball coaching is the act of directing and strategizing the behaviour of a basketball team or individual basketball player. Basketball coaching typically encompasses the improvement of individual and team offensive and defensive skills, as well as overall physical conditioning.Coaching is...
. He has served as the head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
at Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
. As of 2010, he is an assistant at Georgia State University
Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a research university in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves about 30,000 students and is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities...
.
From 1992–93 to 1998–99, Graham worked for Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball
The Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team represents Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Cowboys currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.Since 1938, the team has played its home games in Gallagher-Iba Arena...
as an assistant. In March 1999, Washington State hired Graham, giving him his first head coaching position at the college level. The Cougars
Washington State Cougars
The Washington State Cougars are the athletic teams at Washington State University; the term applies to any of the school's varsity teams. Washington State University is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, which participates in the NCAA Division I...
struggled while he was their head coach, posting a 31–79 record; the team failed to win 10 games in three of his four seasons. Washington State fired Graham following the 2002–03 season. After his firing, Graham joined Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
as an assistant, staying there through the 2006–07 season. Graham then took an assistant job at Georgia State under Rod Barnes
Rod Barnes
Rod Barnes is an American college basketball coach and current head coach of the Cal State Bakersfield Men's Basketball program. He previously served as head coach for the Georgia State University men's basketball team of the NCAA Division I's Colonial Athletic Association...
, and remains there as of the 2009–10 season.