What is dane fife?

Dane Fife is an American college basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

• Playing Career: Fife played college basketball at <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Indiana%20University">Indiana University</a> from 1998 to 2002 under coach Bob Knight and then Mike Davis. He was known as a tough defender and a key player for the Hoosiers, helping them reach the 2002 NCAA Championship game.

• Coaching Career:

  • Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI): Fife began his coaching career as an assistant coach at IUPUI.
  • Indiana University: After a successful stint at IUPUI, Fife served as an assistant coach at Indiana University from 2005 to 2011 under Kelvin Sampson and then Tom Crean.
  • Michigan State University: He spent ten seasons as an assistant coach at <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Michigan%20State%20University">Michigan State University</a> under Tom Izzo from 2011 to 2021. During his time at Michigan State, the Spartans consistently ranked among the top teams in the nation.
  • Indiana University (Second Stint): Fife returned to Indiana University as an assistant coach under Mike Woodson in 2021. He was fired in 2022.
  • Indiana Pacers: In 2024, Fife joined the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Indiana%20Pacers">Indiana Pacers</a> as an assistant coach.

• Reputation: Fife is considered a strong recruiter and a skilled defensive coach. He has a reputation for being energetic and passionate on the sidelines.