Chase Buford

Chase Robert Buford (born October 25, 1988) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball at Kansas, where he was a part of their 2008 NCAA Tournament-winning team. Buford has also been the head coach of the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

Chase Buford
Sydney Kings
PositionHead coach
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1988-10-25) October 25, 1988
San Antonio, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlamo Heights
(Alamo Heights, Texas)
CollegeKansas (2007–2010)
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
Coaching career2017–present
Career history
As coach:
2017–2018Erie Bayhawks (assistant)
2018–2019Delaware Blue Coats (assistant)
2019–2021Wisconsin Herd
2021–presentSydney Kings
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

Coaching career

Buford began his basketball career as regional scout with the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) before being promoted to video intern. He went on to be the coordinator of player development for the Chicago Bulls from 2015 to 2017 before becoming an assistant for the Erie Bayhawks, the G League affiliate of the Hawks in 2017.[1] He was named an assistant for the Delaware Blue Coats, the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers on September 14, 2018.[2]

Wisconsin Herd

Buford was named the head coach of the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019.[3] In 2020, Buford led the Herd to a first place finish, though the league season was suspended and ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[4] In 2021, he made national news when he got suspended for two games for a rant about the officiating during a game in which his team blew a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter.[5] He later issued an apology, saying he was "unprofessional" and "embarrassed".[6]

Sydney Kings

Buford was hired as the head coach of the Sydney Kings of the NBL on June 25, 2021.[7][8] He led the Kings to the 2022 and 2023 NBL championships.[9][10]

Personal life

Buford's father R. C. was an assistant coach at Kansas and for the San Antonio Spurs, and is currently the CEO of the Spurs.

References
  1. "Chase Buford Named Head Coach of the Sydney Kings". Milwaukee Bucks. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  2. "Blue Coats Announce Basketball Operations Staff". Delaware Blue Coats. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  3. "Chase Buford named coach of Bucks' G League team". MySanAntonio. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  4. Wisconsin Herd not likely to see year finish, G League season expected to be canceled because of coronavirus
  5. "Bucks G League affiliate coach Chase Buford suspended two games for epic rant directed at officials". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  6. "Wisconsin Herd HC Chase Buford Apologizes for Calling Referee a 'F--king Clown'". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  7. "Sydney Kings appoint Chase Buford as new head coach". ESPN. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  8. "Chase Buford named as Head Coach of the Kings". Sydney Kings. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  9. "Kings Win First Championship in 17 Years with Record Crowd". NBL.com.au. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  10. "Kings' Big Finish to Secure Back-to-Back Championships". NBL.com.au. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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