# Jeff Van Gundy
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Jeffrey William Van Gundy (born January 19, 1962) is an American basketball coach and commentator for ESPN. He has previously been the head coach of the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
== Early life ==
Van Gundy was born in Hemet, California and grew up in the town of Martinez, California. He is the son of a basketball coach, Bill Van Gundy, the former head coach at Brockport State University and at Genesee Community College.
Jeff Van Gundy on the Knicks' Revival, Plus Some Betting Talk With Stanford Steve
JJ is in a great mood: The Knicks are the hottest team in basketball (2:45) and the Yankees finally got a win (12:40). Former Knicks head coach and current ESPN and ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about New York’s resurgence, the Nets, and stories from his time at MSG (19:00). JJ then t…
HOUR 1 (AUGUST 11, 2026)
Hour 1 of August 11, 2026
Jacob Townsend discusses the 20-team College Football Playoff idea that was floated this week. Then, he goes over Volquest's article about Kim Caldwell and Jeff Van Gundy's relationship. Also, he talks about Florida honoring Steve Spurrier this season.
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Mike Breen: Inside the Knicks' Title Run and 25 Years Courtside
Legendary ABC/ESPN and MSG Network play-by-play voice Mike Breen joins the show to relive the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years — from the emotional final buzzer to the alumni who finally got their ring. Breen opens up about Jalen Brunson's transformation from a doubted free-agent…
Jeff Van Gundy On Defending Great Players, Scoring Via Cutting, and Giving Impactful Feedback | SG Classics
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Part 2: Our Favorite NBA Free Agency Moves, Plus the Biggest Mistakes, and the ESPN Layoffs With Ryen Russillo
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined again by Ryen Russillo to break down the early stages of NBA free agency, including which teams made positive moves and which teams left them confused, such as the Lakers, Rockets, Bucks, and more (0:53). Then, they close it out w…
The Advice We Stole From Great Coaches - [Glue Guys, Ep. 77]
Alex Smith, Shane Battier, and Ravi Gupta share the sayings and pieces of advice they’ve carried with them from some of the most influential coaches, mentors, teammates, and family members in their lives.
They break down Jeff Van Gundy’s “don’t fail the plan” philosophy, why playing it safe can ac…
Part 2: Our Favorite NBA Free Agency Moves, Plus the Biggest Mistakes, and the ESPN Layoffs With Ryen Russillo
In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined again by Ryen Russillo to break down the early stages of NBA free agency, including which teams made positive moves and which teams left them confused, such as the Lakers, Rockets, Bucks, and more (0:53). Then, they close it out w…
Why Coaching Is Harder Than It Looks - [Glue Guys, Ep. 78]
After years in professional sports, Alex Smith and Shane Battier thought they understood what it takes to be a great coach. But now, coaching their own kids has given them a whole new appreciation for the job.
In this episode of Glue Guys, Alex, Shane, and Ravi explore what great coaching can teac…
535: Mike Breen on 40 Years Behind the Mic and What It Really Takes to Call the NBA
Joe Favorito welcomes Mike Breen, ESPN’s voice of the NBA and longtime play-by-play announcer for the New York Knicks, for a special episode recorded live at Columbia University. Breen traces his career from calling women’s basketball games at Fordham radio station WFUV alongside future legends lik…
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