Buzz Peterson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Buzz Peterson
Occupation	Basketball Coach
Date Of Birth	May 17, 1963(1963-05-17)
Age	61
Birthplace	Asheville
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Taurus

Buzz Peterson Biography

Buzz Peterson is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Coach who was born on May 17, 1963 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Robert Bower “Buzz” Peterson Jr. (born May 17, 1963) is an American basketball executive who is the assistant general manager for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also coached college basketball, most recently as the head coach of the UNC Wilmington Seahawks men’s basketball team. He was fired by UNC Wilmington at the conclusion of the 2014 season. Peterson was the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team for four years before being fired in 2005. He previously coached a second stint at Appalachian State—he coached the 2009–10 Mountaineers, as well as the 1996 to 2000 squads. Previously, he was the men’s basketball head coach at the University of Tulsa and at Coastal Carolina University, a position he held until mid-2007, when he left the program to be executive (Director of Player Personnel) with the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA.

Peterson was a special adviser to basketball operations for the Charlotte Hornets in 2016–17. In June 2017, he was promoted to assistant general manager. In 2018, Peterson became the interim general manager for the Hornets when Rich Cho was fired by the team. The position was permanently filled near the end of the season by former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak.

Buzz Peterson Net Worth

Buzz Peterson is one of the richest Basketball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buzz Peterson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Peterson, a standout at Asheville High School who was named the 1981 high school player of the year in North Carolina over Michael Jordan. He was named both a McDonald’s and Parade All-American. He played basketball for Dean Smith at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a roommate of Jordan, who later was best man at Peterson’s wedding. Peterson was a member of the Tar Heels team that won the 1982 national championship. He was later drafted in 1985 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the seventh round of that year’s NBA draft, but chose to play overseas.

In his first stint as head coach at Appalachian State, he led the Mountaineers to the Southern Conference Tournament Championship during the 1999–2000 season. During his single season at Tulsa, 2000–01, Peterson led the Golden Hurricane to their second NIT championship.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Buzz Peterson Dating?

According to our records, Buzz Peterson married to Jan Peterson. As of December 1, 2023, Buzz Peterson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buzz Peterson celebrates birthday on May 17 of every year.

Who was Michael Jordan's roommate in college?

Buzz Peterson was a standout basketball player at Asheville (North Carolina) High School. He was a McDonald’s and Parade All-American and was named North Carolina Player of the Year in 1981. Peterson and Michael Jordan were both freshmen together at UNC. In fact, they were college roommates.

Did Michael Jordan start as a freshman at UNC?

Michael Jordan played at North Carolina for three years, from the 1981-82 season to the 1983-84 season. Jordan was just the fourth player in North Carolina history to start his first game as a freshman.

Did Buzz Peterson play in the NBA?

Peterson was a member of the Tar Heels team that won the 1982 national championship. He was later drafted in 1985 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the seventh round of that year’s NBA draft, but chose to play overseas.

What dorm did Michael Jordan stay in?

Michael Jordan’s University of North Carolina dorm room is making a comeback. A new hotel opening in Chapel Hill, North Carolina by Graduate Hotels will feature a detailed reconstruction of the NBA star’s dorm room that he lived in when he attended the university from 1981-1984.

Did Michael Jordan wear his UNC shorts?

Michael Jordan’s Shorts After leading the North Carolina Tar Heels to a national championship in 1982, Jordan believed that the shorts he played in were lucky. During his entire career, he wore his North Carolina practice shorts under his NBA uniform for good luck.