Bimbo Coles
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Vernell Eufaye ("Bimbo") Coles (born April 22, 1968 in Covington, Virginia) is a retired American basketball player. Was a standout at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He played his college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies and is the all-time lead scorer for the now-defunct Metro Conference. He was a member of the United States 1988 Olympic basketball team. His NBA career started and ended with the Miami Heat, and stints with the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics. He was utilised primarily as a backup point guard.
He is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat.[citation needed]
Coles received his nickname ‘Bimbo’ from a cousin in reference to a country music song.
Was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Miami Heat for veteran guard Rory Sparrow after the 1990 NBA Draft.
Was a high school outfielder selected by the California Angels in the 53rd round of the June 1990 Major League Baseball Draft.
[edit] External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Virginia Tech Hall of Fame
- Current Bimbo news NBA.com
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