Jeffrey Shawn Swords (born December 27, 1973 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian basketball coach, and former player. He is currently associate head coach for the Long Island Nets. He previously served as head coach of the Laurentian University Voyageurs men's basketball team.

Shawn Swords
Shawn Swords coaching the Laurentian Voyageurs.
Long Island Nets
PositionAssociate head coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
As coach:
2007–2022Laurentian University
2022–2023Long Island Nets (assistant)
2023–presentLong Island Nets (AHC)
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Canada
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Fukuoka Team
FIBA Americas Championship
Silver medal – second place 1999 San Juan Team
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Neuquén Team

Playing career

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He played for Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He also played professionally overseas from 1997 to 2007 in England for the Worthing Bears, and also in France, Italy and on Team Canada.

Coaching career

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Swords served as the head coach at Laurentian University from 2007 to 2022.[1]

On October 3, 2022, he was named assistant coach for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League.[2] On August 10, 2023, he was promoted to associate head coach for the Long Island Nets.[3]

Personal life

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His daughters, Syla and Savannah, are both basketball players. Syla is committed to play college basketball at Michigan.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "It's official: Swords not returning as LU Voyageurs coach". sudbury.com. March 24, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Long Island Nets Announce Coaching And Basketball Operations Staff". gleague.nba.com. October 3, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  3. ^ "Long Island Nets Announce Coaching Staff". longisland.gleague.nba.com. August 10, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Pascal, Randy (September 3, 2023). "ESPN takes note of both Syla and Savannah Swords". sudburysports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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