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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> |
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> |
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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 |
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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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> |
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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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"/> |
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"/> |
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==Head coaching record== |
==Head coaching record== |
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 Spinelli coaching | |
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant Coach |
| Team | Chicago State |
| Conference | Independent |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1985–1989 | Boston University |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1990–1993 | Milford Academy |
| 1993–1996 | The Winchendon School |
| 1996–1997 | Wyoming (assistant) |
| 1997–1999 | American (assistant) |
| 1999–2000 | Cincinnati Stuff (assistant) |
| 2000–2001 | Philadelphia 76ers (scout) |
| 2001–2003 | Loyola-Chicago (assistant) |
| 2003–2006 | Nebraska (assistant) |
| 2006–2007 | Wichita State (assistant) |
| 2007–2011 | Texas A&M (assistant) |
| 2011–2014 | Maryland (assistant) |
| 2014–2021 | Boston College (assistant) |
| 2021 | Boston College (interim HC) |
| 2023–present | Chicago State (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–3 (.250) |
Scott Spinelli is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Chicago State Cougars men's basketball team.[1]
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, on a Terriers squad that advanced to the NCAA tournament in 1988.[2]
Coaching career
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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5][6] 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.[7][8]
In 2014, Spinelli join the coaching staff at Boston College, under Jim Christian.[9][10] 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.[11][12]
In 2023, Spinelli joined the coaching staff at Chicago State with Gerald Gillion.[13] When Gillion departed for an assistant coaching position at LIU after the season, Spinelli was elevated to head coach of the Cougars.[14][1]
Head coaching record
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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| Boston College (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2020–2021) | |||||||||
| 2020–21 | Boston College (interim) | 1–3 | 1–2 | ||||||
| Boston College: | 1–3 (.250) | 1–2 (.333) | |||||||
| Total: | 1–3 (.250) | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
- ^ a b "Scott Spinelli Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Chicago State University". Chicago State University Athletics. April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Scott Spinelli College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach".
- ^ "Scott Spinelli". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website.
- ^ Star, CURT McKEEVER / Lincoln Journal (April 27, 2006). "NU assistant Spinelli takes job at Wichita State". JournalStar.com.
- ^ "Turgeon Adds Spinelli to Coaching Staff". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com.
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/post/scott-spinelli-joins-turgeons-staff-at-maryland/2011/05/18/AFk4gh6G_blog.html
- ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach". University of Maryland Athletics.
- ^ "Spinelli joins Christian's staff at BC". 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Scott Spinelli - Men's Basketball Coach". Boston College Athletics.
- ^ Golen, By Jimmy. "Leominster native Scott Spinelli tabbed as interim men's basketball coach after Boston College fires Jim Christian". The Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
- ^ "Scott Spinelli Coaching Record". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Scott Spinelli Named Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball". Chicago State University Athletics. November 1, 2023.
- ^ "Gerald Gillion Takes Helm as Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach". Long Island University. March 7, 2024.
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