Gheorghe Muresan
At 7’7”, Gheorghe Muresan played in the NBA for seven seasons earning the Most Improved Player Award in 1995-1996. Drafted in 1993 by the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Gheorghe used his 7’10” wingspan to dominate around the basket. A native of Romania, Gheorghe led the NBA in field goal percentage during the 1996-1997 season. Before being drafted by the Bullets, Gheorghe averaged 18.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots while playing professionally in France.
Gheorghe has been coaching youth basketball since his retirement from professional basketball in 2002. He has trained and coached top AAU teams in the area. He also currently serves as the Vice President of the Romanian Basketball Federation.
Giant Basketball Academy Coaches
Nick Ondrus
Nick played 4 years at Eastern Mennonite University playing Division-III basketball. Nick loves teaching the game of basketball and inspiring the younger generation to develop the same love for the game that he has!
Fred Moungassa
Coach Fred started playing basketball at age 15 and made his way to Missouri State University playing Division-1 basketball. Fred is aspiring professionally right now, in the mean time his passion is giving back to the community and influencing the younger generation on how to play the game the right way!
Jennifer Lincoln
Coach Jennifer most recently served as the Head Coach of Middleburg Academy. Prior to that she coached with Giant Basketball Academy. Jennifer loves to teach the game of basketball!
Danny Lawray
Coach Danny has been coaching the game of basketball for 38 years and been running basketball camps since 2000. Danny is inspired to teach the youth the game he loved to play. What brings him joy is watching kids improve and develop the same passion for the that he had!