Jay Hernandez is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Dominic High School (NY) |
| College | New Hampshire (1996-1997) Hofstra (1998-2001) |
| Coaching career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2014–2016 | Orlando Magic (player development coach) |
| 2016–2018 | Orlando Magic (assistant) |
| 2018-2023 | Charlotte Hornets (assistant) |
| 2023-present | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
High school career
editHernandez attended St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, New York.[1]
College career
editHernandez was first recruited by New Hampshire, where he played college basketball for one season in 1996–1997.[2]
After his lone season with New Hampshire, Hernandez transferred to Hofstra. He played three seasons with the Pride from 1998 to 2001 and was a starter during all three seasons. In 2000 and 2001, Hernandez helped Hofstra to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances.
Professional career
editWhile in college, Hernandez spent his offseasons away from school playing professional basketball in Puerto Rico. Hernandez played three seasons professionally for the Guaynabo Mets, Aibonito Polluelos, and Cayey Toritos in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league in Puerto Rico.[3]
Coaching career
editOrlando Magic (2014-2018)
editIn 2014, Hernandez was named as a player development coach for the Orlando Magic.[4]
In 2016, Hernandez was named as an assistant coach for the Magic under new head coach Frank Vogel.[5]
Charlotte Hornets (2018-2023)
editIn 2018, Hernandez was hired as an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets under head coach James Borrego.[6]
In 2021, Hernandez also coached the Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Hornets.
Brooklyn Nets (2023-present)
editIn 2023, Hernandez was named as an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets.[7]
Personal life
editHernandez is a native of Long Island, New York. Hernandez graduated from Hofstra University with a MBA in marketing and management. He is married to his wife Allison with whom he has three children, McKayla, Michael, and Morgan.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Report: Nets hiring former LI star Jay Hernandez as assistant coach". Newsday. May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Where Are They Now: Jay Hernandez, Men's Basketball". Hofstra University. September 25, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "How Jay Hernandez's Puerto Rican Basketball Roots Paved His NBA Pathway". Charlotte Hornets. March 23, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Magic Add Jay Hernandez Assistant Coach/Player Development". Orlando Magic. September 9, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Finalize Coaching Staff". Orlando Magic. June 29, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Buzz City Beat: Charlotte Hornets add Jay Hernandez as an assistant coach". Fansided. May 22, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "JAY HERNANDEZ". National Basketball Coaches Association. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "MBB: Hofstra Alum Jason Hernandez Promoted To Assistant Coach Of Orlando Magic". Hofstra University. September 21, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2024.