A. J. Wynder (born September 11, 1964) is an American

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coach and the current head coach of the

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men's basketball team. A former professional basketball player, during his playing career Wynder was a member of the

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that won a silver medal at the

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and was a member of the

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of the

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during the 1990–91 season. A native of

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, he grew up in

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College career

Wynder attended

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where he was selected a Second Team All- MAAC in 1987 and helped lead the Stags to back-to-back MAAC Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in

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and

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Professional career

Wynder played for the

during the

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. He also played 10 seasons in the

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from 1987 to 1989 and from 1990 to 1996.

USA Basketball career

Wynder helped USA win a silver medal in the

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. During the tournament Wynder set the US basketball record for 3-point shooting accuracy hitting 8-of-12 or 66.7 percent of his 3-point shots.

Coaching career

Wynder is the fourth head coach of the

men's basketball team. During his 11 seasons coaching NCC, Wynder has compiled an overall 208-86 record. In 2002, Wynder was named Region XV Coach of the Year. Coach Wynder has led NCC to three title games ('02, '06, '07) of the Region XV (Div. III) championship. Wynder also served as a player/assistant coach while playing for the Tri City Chinooks in Washington state from 1993 to 1995.Nassau Community College - Men's Basketball Coach Bio

References

External links

Nassau Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Profile

CBA Quad City Thunder Playing Card
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