Jack Avina, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Avina

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1929

Place of Birth: Madera, California, United States

Date of Death: 04-Oct-2018

Profession: basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Jack F.
Avina (January 30, 1929 – October 4, 2018) was an American college basketball coach, known for his career at head coach at the NCAA Division I University of Portland where he served for 17 seasons. Avina, a Mexican-American born in Madera, California, served in the United States Navy, then attended San Jose State University where he played basketball for two seasons.
He first coached at the high school level in California, at Gridley High School and San Jose High School.
He then moved to San Mateo Junior College (now the College of San Mateo) for eight seasons from 1962 to 1970, compiling a record of 140–80.
He then moved to the major college ranks to Portland.
Avina coached the Pilots from 1970 to 1987, compiling a record of 222–243.
He coached several of the school's top players, including National Basketball Association (NBA) players Jose Slaughter and Darwin Cook.
Avina retired in 1987 after a 14–14 campaign.Following his time at Portland, he coached professionally in Brazil and Turkey.Avina died on October 4, 2018 in Lafayette, California at the age of 89.