Bulls Coach is a Michigan State Hall of Famer

Scott Skiles, a former basketball player and current head coach for the Chicago Bulls was inducted into the Michigan State Spartans’ Hall of Fame last weekend. Skiles played point guard for Michigan State from 1982-1986 and went on to play for a number of NBA teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, the Washington Bullets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Skiles holds the NBA record for assists in one game, with thirty and was Michigan State’s all-time leading scorer with 2,145 points.

Skiles was inducted into the Spartans’ Hall of Fame in front of the Michigan State football team. In an interview with the Spartans’ website, Skiles praised his teammates and former coach, Jud Heathcote. “Jud played a major role in my individual development because he was so good working with perimeter players. He really helped me to improve my shot.” It seems that Skiles also took some coaching inspiration from Heathcote, saying, “He knew how to push players hard while using his sense of humor.” Skiles sure knows how to push the Bulls, and he’s currently gearing up for their 2007-2008 season which begins in October.

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