Jay Triano

Howard James "Jay" Triano (born September 21, 1958) is a Canadian basketball coach and former professional player, who is currently an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously served as the head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the interim head coach of the Phoenix Suns. A former Canada national team player who competed in two Olympics, he has also had two stints as head coach of the national team.

Jay Triano
Jay Triano with the Raptors' coaching staff in November 2009
Sacramento Kings
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1958-09-21) September 21, 1958
Tillsonburg, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolA. N. Myer
(Niagara Falls, Ontario)
CollegeSimon Fraser (1977–1981)
NBA draft1981: 8th round, 179th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1981–1988
PositionGuard
Coaching career1988–present
Career history
As coach:
1988–1995Simon Fraser
20022008Toronto Raptors (assistant)
20082011Toronto Raptors
20122016Portland Trail Blazers (assistant)
20162017Phoenix Suns (associate)
2017–2018Phoenix Suns (interim)
20182022Charlotte Hornets (assistant)
2022–presentSacramento Kings (assistant)
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Representing  Canada
FIBA AmeriCup
1980 San Juan National team
1984 São Paulo National team
1988 Montevideo National team
Universiade
1983 Edmonton National team
1985 Kobe National team
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