Shawn Dennis

Shawn Dennis (born 27 October 1965) is an Australian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the B.League.^[1]

TitleHead coach

LeagueB.League

Born (1965-10-27) 27 October 1965 (age 60)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Listed height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)

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Shawn Dennis

Dennis in 2018
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Title	Head coach
League	B.League
Personal information
Born	(1965-10-27) 27 October 1965 (age 60) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Listed height	187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Listed weight	80 kg (176 lb)
Career information
Playing career	1986–1996
Position	Guard
Coaching career	1993–present
Career history
Playing
1986–1989	Newcastle Falcons
1991	Hobart Tassie Devils
1992–1996	Newcastle Falcons
Coaching
1993–1996	Newcastle Falcons (assistant)
1997–1999	Newcastle Falcons
1999–2000	Wollongong Hawks (assistant)
2004–2010	Hawke's Bay Hawks
2007–2009	West Sydney Razorbacks (assistant)
2010–2013	Perth Wildcats (assistant)
2013–2016	Townsville Crocodiles
2016–2017	Link Tochigi Brex (assistant)
2017–2021	Shiga Lakestars
2021–present	Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Career highlights
As head coach: NBL Coach of the Year (2016) NZNBL Coach of the Year (2004)

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Dennis played in the National Basketball League (NBL). He played for the Newcastle Falcons from 1986 to 1989 and 1992 to 1996, and the Hobart Tassie Devils in 1991.^[2]