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UNC Basketball Alum Becomes Assistant Under Former ACC Coach

Former UNC basketball guard Jeff McInnis is taking his coaching talents to the next level.

Matt Giles

Former UNC basketball guard Jeff McInnis
Former UNC basketball guard Jeff McInnis / Landon Bost/Naples Daily News/USA TODAY
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According to a report from The Field of 68's Jeff Goodman on Sunday afternoon, former three-year UNC basketball playmaker Jeff McInnis is heading to College of Charleston to serve as an assistant under the Cougars' new leader in recent four-year Louisville head coach Chris Mack.

Earlier this week, the 54-year-old Mack accepted the job as head coach in Charleston following his two-year hiatus after getting the boot at Louisville.

Meanwhile, the hiring of McInnis marks the first college coaching gig for the 49-year-old. But he has loads of experience in helping to developing prospects from the Carolinas, so chances are he'll have an immediate impact as a recruiter for Mack's Cougars.

As Goodman noted, McInnis founded the Team Charlotte AAU organization. And for three years beginning in 2019, he was the head coach at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, N.C.

Starring alongside the likes of Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, Antawn Jamison, and Vince Carter as an electrifying Tar Heel in the mid-1990s, Jeff McInnis averaged 11.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game en route to becoming a two-time All-ACC selection (Third Team as a sophomore in 1994-95 and Second Team in 1995-96) and reaching one Final Four (1995).

Despite not coming off the board until the second round of the 1996 NBA Draft, McInnis carved out an 11-year stay in the league as a journeyman floor general, averaging 9.4 points and 4.4 dimes for his pro career.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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