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UNC Basketball: Rasheed Wallace named High School head coach

By Nick Delahanty

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 28: Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Boston Celtics reacts before a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the TD Banknorth Garden on October 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 28: Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Boston Celtics reacts before a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the TD Banknorth Garden on October 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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This former UNC basketball standout has accepted another coaching job at the high school level.

After Rasheed Wallace retired from the NBA in 2013, he quickly transitioned into coaching. The former UNC basketball standout spent one year as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons before taking a bit of a break from the sport.

In 2019, Wallace got back into coaching, but this time as a high school basketball coach. He was named the head coach at Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina. After spending some time coaching in Durham, Wallace is ready to take on another coaching challenge.

As per the school’s Twitter account, NC Good Better Best Academy in North Carolina has named Wallace as the next head coach of their varsity basketball program. The former Tar Heel will now look to bring his basketball experience and expertise to yet another high school program in the state of North Carolina.

In regards to his resume, Wallace definitely has an impressive one. As a Tar Heel, Wallace was a consensus All-American and earned First Team All-ACC honors. In recognition of his accomplishments, Wallace’s No. 30 jersey was honored by the school.

After his stellar collegiate career, Wallace went on to be the fourth overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Although he spent half of his 16-year career in Portland, the former Tar Heel thrived with the Detroit Pistons, as he played a major role in the organization winning their third NBA title in 2004.

Over 1,109 games played, Wallace averaged 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He earned four All-Star Game appearances over his successful professional career.

During his playing career, Wallace had the chance to play for some great coaches. Of course, Wallace spent his time in Chapel Hill playing for the legendary Dean Smith, but also had the experience of working with Larry Brown, who viewed Smith as a mentor of his, in Detroit.

Not many high school coaches can match Wallace’s overall basketball experience. As the former Tar Heel continues his coaching career, we’ll have to wait and see where this next job opportunity takes him.

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