Jason Rabedeaux
Biographical details | |
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Born | Aurora, Illinois, U.S. | April 4, 1965
Died | September 22, 2014 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | (aged 49)
Playing career | |
1984–1988 | UC Davis |
Coaching career ( Link Tochigi Brex | |
2011 | Al-Manama |
2011 | Saigon Heat (asst.) |
2012 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
2012–2014 | Saigon Heat |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 46–46 (.500) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
Bahrain Cup (2011) Bahrain Super Cup (2011) | |
Awards | |
WAC Coach of the Year (2091) | |
Jason Rabedeaux (April 4, 1965 – September 22, 2014) was an American
Early life
Rabedeaux was born in Aurora, Illinois, and moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin when he was seven.[1]
Rabedeaux attended
Coaching career
Upon finishing his college career, Rabedeaux spent a season as an assistant coach with
Rabedeaux, who had served as recruiting director with North Adams, Washington State and Oklahoma, established himself as one of the top recruiters in the nation. Two of his recruits,
On September 10, 1999, Rabedeaux was hired by
In 2004, Rabedeaux was hired by
In 2008, he joined the
Personal life and death
Rabedeaux and his ex-wife Stephanie had two sons, Beau and Cole,[4] and a daughter, Riley.[8]
Beginning during the final year of his coaching career at UTEP, Rabedeaux struggled with alcoholism; former assistant Bobby Champagne recalled Rabedeaux missing a flight to meet with a recruit because he was drunk at a nearby bar. After his divorce, Rabedeaux began gaining a significant amount of weight, reaching as high as 300 pounds (140 kg).[11]
In Vietnam, Rabedeaux met Hong-Nhung Nguyen, nicknamed Eva by foreigners, and the two began a relationship, with plans to marry and return to the United States. After Rabedeaux returned from a trip to Wisconsin, his behavior, which included becoming increasingly hostile and smelling of alcohol, attracted the attention of Heat owner Connor Nguyen, who warned him that should he cause another incident, he would be fired. Nguyen had hired Tony Garbelotto as an assistant and potential interim coach. During games, he appeared to be unstable and dizzy; during his final game against the Warriors, he attempted to draw a play, but was unable to, and Garbelotto had to explain the play.[11]
The day after the game, Rabedeaux was found by Eva in the kitchen with cuts on his arms and head, and died while in a local taxicab. His death certificate listed the reason of death as a traumatic brain injury. Toxicology reports revealed that Rabedeaux had been sober at the time of his death.[11]
Rabedeaux's funeral was held at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Eau Claire, with Sampson delivering the eulogy.[11]
Head coaching record
Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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UTEP Miners (Western Athletic Conference ) (1999–2002)
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1999–00
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UTEP
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13–15 | 4–10 | 7th | |||||
2000–01 | UTEP
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23–9 | 10–6 | 2nd | NIT Second Round
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2001–02 | UTEP
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10–22 | 3–15 | 10th | |||||
UTEP: | 46–46 (.500) | 17–31 (.354) | |||||||
Total: | 46–46 (.500) | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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Regular season | G | Games coached | W | Games won | L | Games lost | W–L % | Win–loss % |
Playoffs | PG | Playoff games | PW | Playoff wins | PL | Playoff losses | PW–L % | Playoff win–loss % |
Team | Year | G | W | L | W–L% | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PW–L% | Result |
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Link Tochigi Brex
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2010 | 20 | 8 | 12 | .400 | Fired | - | - | - | – | - |
References
- ^ Knight, Bill. "Jason Rabedeaux". El Paso Times. Legacy.com. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b Watson, Phil. "Jason Rabedeaux, Eau Claire Memorial star and former Marquette assistant, dies". Dairyland Express. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b Odeven, Ed. "Former Link Tochigi Brex coach Rabedeaux, 49, dies in Vietnam". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Jason Rabedeaux Named Head Coach at UTEP". Oklahoma Sooners. September 10, 1999. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ Roberts, Chris (October 22, 2002). "Rabedeaux Resigns As UTEP Coach". National Association of Basketball Coaches. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ "Former UTEP Basketball Coach Jason Rabedeaux Passes Away". UTEP Miners. September 22, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ Hunt, Michael (September 22, 2014). "Former Marquette assistant, Eau Claire native Jason Rabedeaux dies". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b "Jason Rabedeaux". Marquette Golden Eagles. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ Pastuszek, Jon (July 12, 2012). "After brawl-marred playoffs, everyone in the NBL has been suspended". NIU BBall. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b "Saigon Heat Welcomes Head Coach Jason Rabedeaux". ASEAN Basketball League. February 23, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g Thompson, Wright (April 7, 2015). "Former UTEP coach Jason Rabedeaux' death remains a mystery". ESPN. Retrieved April 9, 2015.