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| coach_team6 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] (scout)
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| coach_team7 = [[Loyola Ramblers men's basketball|Loyola-Chicago]] (assistant)
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| coach_years8 = 2003–2006
| coach_team8 =[[Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball|Nebraska]] (assistant)
| coach_team8 = [[Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball|Nebraska]] (assistant)
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| coach_team11 = [[Maryland Terrapins men's basketball|Maryland]] (assistant)
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| coach_years12 = 2014–2021
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'''Scott Anthony Spinelli''' (born April 22, 1966)<ref name=birthday /> is an American [[college basketball]] [[coach (sport)|coach]] who is currently the head coach of the [[Chicago State Cougars men's basketball]] team.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2024/4/20/general-scott-spinelli-named-to-head-mens-basketball-coach-at-chicago-state-university.aspx|title=Scott Spinelli Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chicago State University|date=April 20, 2024|website=Chicago State University Athletics}}</ref>
'''Scott Spinelli''' is an American [[college basketball]] [[coach (sport)|coach]]. Spinelli is most notorious for his unique recruiting abilities, as he has sent a total of five unranked recruits to the NBA from three different schools.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Scott Spinelli was born in [[Leominster, Massachusetts]]. He is a 1989 graduate of [[Boston University]], where he was a member of the basketball team under coach [[Mike Jarvis]], helping the Terriers advance to the NCAA tournament in 1988.
Scott Spinelli was born in [[Leominster, Massachusetts]]. He is a 1989 graduate of [[Boston University]], where he was a member of the basketball team under coach [[Mike Jarvis]], on a Terriers squad that advanced to the NCAA tournament in [[1988 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|1988]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/scott-spinelli-1.html|title=Scott Spinelli College Stats|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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Spinelli began his coaching career on the prep level in 1990 at [[Milford Academy]], where he spent three seasons as head coach. In 1993, Spinelli started the basketball program at [[The Winchendon School]] in [[Winchendon, Massachusetts]]. He led them to two appearances in the [[New England Preparatory School Athletic Council|NEPSAC]] Class A Tournament championship game. Spinelli also produced numerous Division I players at Winchendon, including former McDonald's All-American [[Randell Jackson]], who played in the NBA with the [[Washington Wizards]] and [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/565|title = Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach}}</ref>
Widely regarded as one of the top assistant coaches in college basketball, Spinelli has earned a reputation as an excellent recruiter and game tactician during a career that has seen him have success at every level of basketball.


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In 1996, Spinelli joined the college ranks as an assistant coach at [[Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball|Wyoming]] for a single season before joining the coaching staff at [[American Eagles men's basketball|American]] from 1997–1999. In 2000, he became a scout for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], where he spent one season before returning to the college level where he served as an assistant coach at [[Loyola Ramblers men's basketball|Loyola-Chicago]], before joining [[Barry Collier (basketball)|Barry Collier]]'s staff at [[Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball|Nebraska]], where he was part of a pair of NIT berths.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://huskers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/season/2004-05/staff/scott-spinelli|title=Scott Spinelli|website=University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website}}</ref>
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He began his coaching career on the prep level in 1990 at [[Milford Academy]], where he spent three seasons as head coach and coached several Division I prospects. In 1993, Spinelli started the basketball program at [[The Winchendon School]] in Winchendon, Mass., where in the first three years of the program's history, he led them to two appearances in the NEPSAC Class A Tournament championship game. Spinelli also produced numerous Division I players at Winchendon, including former McDonald's All-American [[Randell Jackson]], who played in the NBA with the [[Washington Wizards]] and [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/565</ref>


In 2006, Spinelli joined [[Mark Turgeon]]'s staff at Spinelli then served as an assistant coach at [[Wichita State Shockers men's basketball|Wichita State]] for a single season before following Turgeon to [[Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball|Texas A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://journalstar.com/nu-assistant-spinelli-takes-job-at-wichita-state/article_949f5d86-6d7b-5ad0-ba0d-0516351787cb.html|title=NU assistant Spinelli takes job at Wichita State|first=CURT McKEEVER / Lincoln Journal|last=Star|date=April 27, 2006|website=JournalStar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://12thman.com/news/2007/4/16/205218163|title=Turgeon Adds Spinelli to Coaching Staff|website=Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com}}</ref> During his four years with the Aggies, the team won 102 games, and earned four-straight NCAA tournament berths. When Turgeon accepted the head coaching position at [[Maryland Terrapins men's basketball|Maryland]], Spinelli once again followed him, joining his staff.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/post/scott-spinelli-joins-turgeons-staff-at-maryland/2011/05/18/AFk4gh6G_blog.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/565|title=Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach|website=University of Maryland Athletics}}</ref>
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From 1996–1999, Spinelli spent time as an assistant coach at [[Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball|Wyoming]] and [[American Eagles men's basketball|American]], where he recruited two nationally ranked classes. In 2000, he became a scout for the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], where he spent one season before returning to the college level. From 2001–2003, he served as an assistant coach at [[Loyola Ramblers men's basketball|Loyola-Chicago]], as the Ramblers won their most games since the 1980s and earned a Horizon League Championship berth.


In 2014, Spinelli join the coaching staff at [[Boston College Eagles men's basketball|Boston College]], under [[Jim Christian]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/colleges/post/_/id/5098/spinelli-joins-christians-staff-at-bc|title = Spinelli joins Christian's staff at BC|date = 14 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/45|title=Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach|website=Boston College Athletics}}</ref> On staff for six seasons, Spinelli would be named the Interim Head Coach at BC on February 15, 2021, after Christian's firing where he guided the team to a 1–3 record in the Eagles' final four games of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegram.com/story/sports/2021/02/15/leominster-native-scott-spinelli-tabbed-interim-mens-basketball-coach-after-boston-college-fires-jim/6752600002/|title=Leominster native Scott Spinelli tabbed as interim men's basketball coach after Boston College fires Jim Christian|first=Jimmy|last=Golen|website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/scott-spinelli-1.html|title=Scott Spinelli Coaching Record|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref>
In 2003, Spinelli became an assistant coach under [[Barry Collier (basketball)|Barry Collier]] at Nebraska, where the Cornhuskers reached the postseason twice.<ref name="bceagles1">{{cite web|author=Scott Spinelli |url=https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/630 |title=Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach - Boston College Athletics |publisher=Bceagles.com |date= |accessdate=2020-01-16}}</ref> Collier is now the Athletic Director at [[Butler University]] and the man responsible for hiring [[Brad Stevens]].


In 2023, Spinelli joined the coaching staff at [[Chicago State Cougars men's basketball|Chicago State]] with [[Gerald Gillion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2023/11/1/general-scott-spinelli-named-assistant-coach-for-mens-basketball.aspx|title=Scott Spinelli Named Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball|date=November 1, 2023|website=Chicago State University Athletics}}</ref> When Gillion departed for an assistant coaching position at [[LIU Sharks men's basketball|LIU]] after the season, Spinelli was elevated to head coach of the Cougars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.liuathletics.com/news/2024/4/19/mens-basketball-gerald-gillion-takes-helm-as-mens-basketball-associate-head-coach.aspx|title=Gerald Gillion Takes Helm as Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach|date=March 7, 2024|website=Long Island University}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>
Spinelli then served as an assistant coach at [[Wichita State Shockers men's basketball|Wichita State University]] during the 2006–2007 season. This became the first of three schools that he served as assistant coach under head coach [[Mark Turgeon]]. The Shockers were ranked as high as #8 in the [[AP Poll]] and were victorious over George Mason, LSU and Syracuse on the road.

After former Texas A&M head men's basketball coach [[Billy Gillispie]] left to coach at [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]], Turgeon was immediately hired as head coach of the Aggies on April 10, 2007, thus bringing Spinelli with him to serve as his top assistant.<ref name="tamucoach">{{cite press release
|title=Turgeon Named Texas A&M Men's Basketball Coach
|publisher=Texas A&M University Athletic Department
|date=April 10, 2007
|url=http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?SID=&PRID=12763
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424132620/http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?SID=&PRID=12763
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=April 24, 2008
|accessdate=April 10, 2007
}}</ref> Turgeon and Spinelli acquired all of Gillispie's recruits for the 2007–08 season, including 5 star-rated [[DeAndre Jordan]]. The Aggies started the season ranked 14th in the preseason [[Coaches Poll]].

Spinelli enjoyed great success during his four-year stint as the top assistant at [[Texas A&M]]. From 2007–2011, the Aggies won 102 games, which still stands as their greatest four-year win total in school history. The program also won the 2007 NIT Preseason Tip-Off and earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament all four years, while advancing to the round of 32 in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

In May 2011, Turgeon met with his coaching staff and players to inform them that half an hour earlier he accepted the head coach position at the [[University of Maryland]].<ref>{{cite web | title =Source: Mark Turgeon accepts offer | publisher = ESPN.com |date=May 9, 2011 | url = http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6515713 | accessdate = May 9, 2011}}</ref> Turgeon quickly offered Spinelli a position on his staff at Maryland, which was accepted. While at Maryland, Spinelli helped the program land three recruiting classes, all nationally ranked in the top 25, including a top 10 class in 2014. The 2012-13 Terrapins won 25 games and reached an NIT Final Four. They were also the only program in the country to beat [[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]] twice in that season.<ref name="bceagles1"/>
In 2014, it was announced that Spinelli had accepted an assistant coaching position at [[Boston College]] under head coach [[Jim Christian]].<ref>https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/colleges/post/_/id/5098/spinelli-joins-christians-staff-at-bc</ref> During the 2017–2018 season, the Eagles won their most games since 2010-2011 and knocked off #1 ranked [[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]].

On February 15th, 2021, Spinelli was named the Interim Head Coach at [[Boston College]].

==Recruiting==
Spinelli is regarded as one of the top recruiters in the country, who has the unique ability to find "diamonds in the rough." A defier of player rankings, Spinelli has proven numerous times that he can turn unheralded recruits into [[NBA]] stars. Spinelli's impact has been felt at all of his coaching stops.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/scott-spinelli/565 |title=Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach - University of Maryland Athletics |publisher=Umterps.com |date= |accessdate=2020-01-16}}</ref>

While at Nebraska, Spinelli signed two nationally ranked recruiting classes and recruited all [[Big 12]] selection Aleks Maric. Collier, the head coach at the time stated, “The leadership part is being able to find students that fit ability-wise and character-wise. I think Scott (can do) both. “This is a whole thing about treating people the right way, and he does that.” <ref>https://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/nu-assistant-spinelli-takes-job-at-wichita-state/article_71d532e5-b0c2-5238-bc96-98455e350344.html</ref>

Spinelli has now sent players to the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) from three different schools. While at [[Texas A&M]], Spinelli recruited 2x NBA All-Star and current [[Milwaukee Bucks]] forward, [[Khris Middleton]], as well as current Brooklyn Nets star [[DeAndre Jordan]]. Over the years, Middleton has credited Spinelli for getting him to where he is today. “Coach Spinelli is one of the best coaches I have had. He has a great command and passion in his ability to recruit top level talent, but also develop and motivate that talent to reach its full potential. It is exactly what he was able to do for me. He is one of the main reasons I’m able to fulfill my dream of playing in the NBA.” <ref>https://upstatecourier.com/siena-needs-a-proven-recruirer-bc-assistant-spinelli/</ref> Middleton scored a career-high 51 points in a Bucks win over the Washington Wizards on January 28, 2020. Middleton nearly became the fifth player in NBA history to average 20+ points per game on 50% FG, 40% 3PT & 90% FT during the 2019-2020 NBA season.

As an assistant coach under Turgeon at Maryland, Spinelli recruited current [[Washington Wizards]] center [[Alex Len]] and [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] forward [[Jake Layman]]. Turgeon said, “Scott is a terrific recruiter and teacher. He is very passionate and has a strong feel for the game. Scott has been successful at every stop and is more than ready to lead a program. Scott is a bulldog recruiter with tremendous connections across the country. He is also an excellent coach with a tremendous basketball mind." <ref>https://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=207383371</ref>

In his current position at [[Boston College]], Spinelli was the lead recruiter of current [[Washington Wizards]] forward [[Jerome Robinson]] and [[Golden State Warriors]] guard [[Ky Bowman]]. Robinson was drafted with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 draft by the [[Los Angeles Clippers]], becoming the first ever lottery pick out of Boston College. When Robinson was selected by the Clippers, he said, “Coach Spinelli has changed my life more than any coach I have ever had. From Day 1, as an unheralded HS recruit, he had a vision for me to reach my full potential. While many may have visions, Coach Spinelli also has the knowledge, experience, and positive energy that kept me focused and working not only towards achieving my dream of playing in the NBA, but making me a complete athlete, socially &amp; academically. Coach believes in being prepared for when the ball stops bouncing also! If it was not for him, and his belief in me, I would not be where I am today. Forever my coach, friend, mentor, and part of my family!”<ref>https://247sports.com/college/boston-college/Article/No-Offers-to-NBA-Green-Room-The-Story-of-Jerome-Robinsons-Rise-119206723/</ref>

===Recruits Sent to NBA===
* [[Khris Middleton]] - 2012 NBA Draft (Round: 2 / Pick: 39)
* [[DeAndre Jordan]] - 2008 NBA Draft (Round: 2 / Pick: 35)
* [[Alex Len]] - 2013 NBA Draft (Round: 1 / Pick: 5)
* [[Jake Layman]] - 2016 NBA Draft (Round: 2 / Pick: 47)
* [[Jerome Robinson]] - 2018 NBA Draft (Round: 1 / Pick: 13)
* [[Ky Bowman]] - 2019 NBA Draft (Undrafted / Signed as FA)


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Latest revision as of 22:37, 3 December 2024

Scott Spinelli
Spinelli coaching
Current position
TitleHead Coach
TeamChicago State
ConferenceNortheast
Biographical details
Born (1966-04-22) April 22, 1966 (age 58)[1]
Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S.
Playing career
1985–1989Boston University
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1990–1993Milford Academy
1993–1996The Winchendon School
1996–1997Wyoming (assistant)
1997–1999American (assistant)
1999–2000Cincinnati Stuff (assistant)
2000–2001Philadelphia 76ers (scout)
2001–2003Loyola-Chicago (assistant)
2003–2006Nebraska (assistant)
2006–2007Wichita State (assistant)
2007–2011Texas A&M (assistant)
2011–2014Maryland (assistant)
2014–2021Boston College (assistant)
2021Boston College (interim HC)
2023–2024Chicago State (assistant)
2024–presentChicago State
Head coaching record
Overall1–3 (.250)

Scott Anthony Spinelli (born April 22, 1966)[1] is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Chicago State Cougars men's basketball team.[2]

Playing career

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Scott Spinelli was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. He is a 1989 graduate of Boston University, where he was a member of the basketball team under coach Mike Jarvis, on a Terriers squad that advanced to the NCAA tournament in 1988.[3]

Coaching career

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Spinelli began his coaching career on the prep level in 1990 at Milford Academy, where he spent three seasons as head coach. In 1993, Spinelli started the basketball program at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts. He led them to two appearances in the NEPSAC Class A Tournament championship game. Spinelli also produced numerous Division I players at Winchendon, including former McDonald's All-American Randell Jackson, who played in the NBA with the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks.[4]

In 1996, Spinelli joined the college ranks as an assistant coach at Wyoming for a single season before joining the coaching staff at American from 1997–1999. In 2000, he became a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent one season before returning to the college level where he served as an assistant coach at Loyola-Chicago, before joining Barry Collier's staff at Nebraska, where he was part of a pair of NIT berths.[5]

In 2006, Spinelli joined Mark Turgeon's staff at Spinelli then served as an assistant coach at Wichita State for a single season before following Turgeon to Texas A&M.[6][7] During his four years with the Aggies, the team won 102 games, and earned four-straight NCAA tournament berths. When Turgeon accepted the head coaching position at Maryland, Spinelli once again followed him, joining his staff.[8][9]

In 2014, Spinelli join the coaching staff at Boston College, under Jim Christian.[10][11] On staff for six seasons, Spinelli would be named the Interim Head Coach at BC on February 15, 2021, after Christian's firing where he guided the team to a 1–3 record in the Eagles' final four games of the season.[12][13]

In 2023, Spinelli joined the coaching staff at Chicago State with Gerald Gillion.[14] When Gillion departed for an assistant coaching position at LIU after the season, Spinelli was elevated to head coach of the Cougars.[15][2]

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Boston College Eagles (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2020–2021)
2020–21 Boston College 1–3 1–2
Boston College: 1–3 (.250) 1–2 (.333)
Chicago State Cougars (Northeast Conference) (2024–present)
2024–25 Chicago State
Chicago State: 0–0 (–) 0–0 (–)
Total: 1–3 (.250)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Scott Spinelli". coachesdatabase.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Scott Spinelli Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Chicago State University". Chicago State University Athletics. April 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Scott Spinelli College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach".
  5. ^ "Scott Spinelli". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website.
  6. ^ Star, CURT McKEEVER / Lincoln Journal (April 27, 2006). "NU assistant Spinelli takes job at Wichita State". JournalStar.com.
  7. ^ "Turgeon Adds Spinelli to Coaching Staff". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com.
  8. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/post/scott-spinelli-joins-turgeons-staff-at-maryland/2011/05/18/AFk4gh6G_blog.html
  9. ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach". University of Maryland Athletics.
  10. ^ "Spinelli joins Christian's staff at BC". 14 April 2014.
  11. ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach". Boston College Athletics.
  12. ^ Golen, Jimmy. "Leominster native Scott Spinelli tabbed as interim men's basketball coach after Boston College fires Jim Christian". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
  13. ^ "Scott Spinelli Coaching Record". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  14. ^ "Scott Spinelli Named Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball". Chicago State University Athletics. November 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "Gerald Gillion Takes Helm as Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach". Long Island University. March 7, 2024.
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