 Hughes in 1975 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1938 |
| Died | May 9, 2016 (aged 77) Nipomo, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1961 | Pepperdine |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1963–1964 | North Torrance HS (assistant) |
| 1963–1968 | Redondo HS |
| 1968–1969 | Long Beach CC |
| 1969–1973 | Nebraska (assistant) |
| 1973–1974 | USC (assistant) |
| 1974–1978 | Kent State |
| 1978–1979 | Montana Sky |
| 1979–1981 | UNLV (assistant) |
| 1990–1992 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
| 1991–1992 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1992–1993 | San Antonio Spurs (assistant) |
| 1992–1993 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1995–1997 | Vancouver Grizzlies (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Records | |
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Rex Hughes (September 24, 1938[1] – May 9, 2016) was an American college and professional basketball coach. He coached men's basketball at Long Beach City College, Kent State University, and later served as a National Basketball Association (NBA) assistant coach. He served as head coach for part of a season with the Sacramento Kings, and a single game as an interim coach with the San Antonio Spurs. Hughes also worked in NBA scouting and basketball operations with the Kings, Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.[2] Hughes went to Redondo High School and played college basketball at Pepperdine.[3][4]
- ^ Marcus, Jeff (28 April 2003). A Biographical Directory of Professional Basketball Coaches. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9781461726531 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Former Kent State head coach Hughes dies". ESPN.com. 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Inaugural class inducted into Redondo Athletic Hall of Fame". 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Rex Hughes College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.