Russell Turner (basketball)
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Russell Turner is the head coach for the UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball team and was formerly an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors
of the NBA. For Golden State, Turner has worked closely with players on individual skill development. Turner has also served as a coach for the Warriors summer league entry in Las Vegas. Additionally, he coached at the NBA/Haier Camp in China. Prior to that, he served as a coach at the NBA's Basketball Without Borders camp in Lithuania.
Before the NBA, Turner spent 11 seasons as a collegiate assistant coach, working in two highly successful programs. In four seasons at Stanford University from 2000-01 to 2003-04, Turner helped the Cardinal amass a 74-21 record (.779) and advance to three-straight NCAA Tournaments. Stanford was ranked #1 in the country twice during Turner’s time on “The Farm,” reaching the top spot in the AP poll in both 2000-01 and 2003-04. Before joining the staff at Stanford, he served six seasons as an assistant coach at Wake Forest University from 1994-95 to 1999-00. During his time at Wake, the Deacons won a pair of ACC Championships and an NIT title, while reaching post-season play in all six seasons. Before Wake, Turner worked for one season (1993–94) as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Hampden-Sydney (VA) College, prior to joining the staff at Wake Forest. That season, the team finished 22-8 and reached the Division III NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen for just the second time in school history. Throughout his years as a collegiate assistant, Turner helped coach several future NBA players, including Tim Duncan
, Josh Howard
, Darius Songaila
, and Josh Childress
.
As a player at Hampden-Sydney, Turner was a two-time All-American (1991–92), set the school’s all-time scoring record (2,272 points). His teams set school records for wins, while earning two league championships and made the school’s first two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Turner holds the Hampden-Sydney record for points in a season (680) and average points in his career (21.6). He earned First Team All-ODAC
four times (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) and was a three-time All-South Region performer (1990, 1991, 1992). Turner also earned ODAC All-Tournament honors three times (1989, 1991, 1992). Turner is the only two-time All-American in Hampden-Sydney basketball history, earning the honors in 1991 and 1992. Solid in the classroom as well, Turner earned First Team Academic All-American in 1992. During his senior season, he led the Tigers to their first-ever Sweet 16
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Turner graduated from Hampden-Sydney College
with magna cum laude honors and a B.A. in English and Economics. Turner was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa for his academic success.
Turner and his wife Elizabeth live in Menlo Park with their two children, Devlin and Darius.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA. For Golden State, Turner has worked closely with players on individual skill development. Turner has also served as a coach for the Warriors summer league entry in Las Vegas. Additionally, he coached at the NBA/Haier Camp in China. Prior to that, he served as a coach at the NBA's Basketball Without Borders camp in Lithuania.
Before the NBA, Turner spent 11 seasons as a collegiate assistant coach, working in two highly successful programs. In four seasons at Stanford University from 2000-01 to 2003-04, Turner helped the Cardinal amass a 74-21 record (.779) and advance to three-straight NCAA Tournaments. Stanford was ranked #1 in the country twice during Turner’s time on “The Farm,” reaching the top spot in the AP poll in both 2000-01 and 2003-04. Before joining the staff at Stanford, he served six seasons as an assistant coach at Wake Forest University from 1994-95 to 1999-00. During his time at Wake, the Deacons won a pair of ACC Championships and an NIT title, while reaching post-season play in all six seasons. Before Wake, Turner worked for one season (1993–94) as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Hampden-Sydney (VA) College, prior to joining the staff at Wake Forest. That season, the team finished 22-8 and reached the Division III NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen for just the second time in school history. Throughout his years as a collegiate assistant, Turner helped coach several future NBA players, including Tim Duncan
Tim Duncan
Timothy Theodore "Tim" Duncan is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association . The 6-foot 11-inch , 255-pound power forward/center is a four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and NBA Rookie of the Year...
, Josh Howard
Josh Howard
Joshua Jay Howard is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the NBA's Washington Wizards. At and , he plays as a small forward.-High school:...
, Darius Songaila
Darius Songaila
Darius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is also a member of the Lithuania national team. He can play power forward and center positions. He currently plays for Galatasaray Medical Park in Turkey....
, and Josh Childress
Josh Childress
Joshua Malik Childress is an American professional basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He previously played with the pro club Olympiacos Piraeus in the Greek A1 League and the Euroleague, as well as the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.-High school career:Childress attended Mayfair High...
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As a player at Hampden-Sydney, Turner was a two-time All-American (1991–92), set the school’s all-time scoring record (2,272 points). His teams set school records for wins, while earning two league championships and made the school’s first two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Turner holds the Hampden-Sydney record for points in a season (680) and average points in his career (21.6). He earned First Team All-ODAC
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division III athletic conference. Its member schools are located primarily in Virginia, with other members in North Carolina and Washington, DC. Only the American Southwest Conference in Texas is larger in Division III. -History:The conference was...
four times (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) and was a three-time All-South Region performer (1990, 1991, 1992). Turner also earned ODAC All-Tournament honors three times (1989, 1991, 1992). Turner is the only two-time All-American in Hampden-Sydney basketball history, earning the honors in 1991 and 1992. Solid in the classroom as well, Turner earned First Team Academic All-American in 1992. During his senior season, he led the Tigers to their first-ever Sweet 16
A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Turner graduated from Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden–Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney is the oldest private charter college in the Southern U.S., the last college founded before the American Revolution, and one of only three four-year,...
with magna cum laude honors and a B.A. in English and Economics. Turner was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa for his academic success.
Turner and his wife Elizabeth live in Menlo Park with their two children, Devlin and Darius.