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United States Fred Hoiberg has transitioned from a notable NBA player to a respected college basketball coach. After a successful playing career with teams like the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls, he now leads college programs, bringing strategic insights and leadership to the collegiate level.
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Fredrick Kristian Hoiberg, born October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, Nebraska, established himself early as a multi-talented athlete. During his time at Ames High School in Ames, Iowa, he was the quarterback for the football team and captain of the basketball team, leading the latter to a state championship in 1991. That same year, he was recognized as the State of Iowa’s “Mr. Basketball.” He chose to play college basketball at his hometown Iowa State University, where he became one of the most popular players, earning the nickname “the Mayor” after receiving write-in votes in the 1993 Ames mayoral race. His No. 32 jersey has been retired by Iowa State, reflecting his significant impact on the program.
Hoiberg was selected 52nd overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1995 NBA draft. He spent four years with the Pacers before joining the Chicago Bulls in 1999, where he played for another four years. From 2003 to 2005, he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, gaining recognition as a three-point specialist. In 2005, he notably became the first player in NBA history to lead the league in three-point shooting percentage but not be invited to the All-Star three-point contest. His playing career concluded in 2006 due to a heart condition, leading him to transition into a front office role as vice president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
His coaching career began in 2010 when he was appointed head basketball coach at Iowa State University. During his tenure from 2010 to 2015, he achieved notable success, including leading the Cyclones to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2005 and being named Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year in 2012. He quickly reached 100 wins faster than any other coach in Iowa State history. In 2015, he moved to the NBA as head coach for the Chicago Bulls, a position he held until 2018. Since 2019, Hoiberg has been the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Nebraska, where he has been instrumental in turning the program around, earning Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year in 2024 and leading the team to its first Sweet 16 appearance in 2026.
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