Schuyler Rimmer is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball at Stanford and Florida.

Schuyler Rimmer
Phoenix Suns
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
BornOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Career information
High schoolWilliam R. Boone
(Orlando, Florida)
College
Coaching career2018–present
Career history
As coach:
2018-2022Milwaukee Bucks (video coordinator/player development)
2022–2024Los Angeles Lakers (assistant)
2024–presentPhoenix Suns (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

College career

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Rimmer played at Stanford from 2013 to 2015 and Florida from 2015 to 2017.[1]

Rimmer made his debut for Stanford on November 14, 2013, in a 71–58 win over Northwestern.[2] Rimmer was a part of the 2013-14 Stanford Cardinal that made it to the Sweet 16 of the 2014 NCAA tournament.

After his sophomore season Rimmer transferred to the University of Florida. He recorded a college career-high nine points in a 104–54 win over North Carolina A&T on November 16, 2015.[3]

Rimmer was a part of the 2016-17 Florida Gators that went to the Elite 8 at the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Coaching career

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Rimmer began his NBA coaching career in 2018 as a video coordinator and player development coach for the Milwaukee Bucks under head coach Mike Budenholzer.[4] With the Bucks, Rimmer worked extensively with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.[5] Rimmer won an NBA championship with the team after the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals.[6]

In 2022, Rimmer joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach under head coach Darvin Ham.[7]

In 2024, Rimmer was hired by the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach, reuniting with head coach Mike Budenholzer.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Schuyler Rimmer College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Northwestern vs. Stanford Box Score (Men), November 14, 2013". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "North Carolina A&T vs. Florida Box Score (Men), November 16, 2015". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Schuyler Rimmer". National Basketball Coaches Association. September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  5. ^ "Who dares to get between Giannis and the rim? For Bucks video guy Schuyler Rimmer, that's his job". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 15, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Suns Officially Announce Coaching Staff". Sports Illustrated. August 6, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Schuyler Rimmer reportedly joins Darvin Ham's Lakers coaching staff". USA Today Sports. June 22, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  8. ^ "Phoenix Suns hire Schuyler Rimmer, complete Mike Budenholzer's coaching staff". The Arizona Republic. August 6, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
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