Basketball Coaches Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 43 clues to draw from. Find famous basketball coaches, from NBA legends to college and women’s basketball leaders.

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About the Basketball Coaches Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features notable coaches from professional, college, and women’s basketball. Look for names such as Steve Kerr, Pat Riley, John Wooden, Gregg Popovich, and Geno Auriemma, along with coaching legends from different eras. Basketball fans, sports students, and anyone who enjoys learning about the people behind great teams will find familiar names in the grid.

This crossword draws on 43 clues about Basketball Coaches. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Led Sacramento to the 2002 Western Conference Finals (7 letters)
  • •Led Dallas to its 2011 NBA title (8 letters)
  • •Minnesota’s head coach since 2021 (5 letters)
  • •LSU coach known for bright game-day outfits (9 letters)
  • •Boston great who later coached Houston (6 letters)
  • •NBA coach with eleven championship rings (11 letters)
  • •Coach of Boston’s 2008 championship team (6 letters)
  • •Tennessee women’s coach with eight national titles (7 letters)

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