Ian Hanavan

Ian Hanavan (born August 15, 1980) is an American-born Belgian retired basketball player and current coach. He last coached Phoenix Brussels. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), Hanavan played as power forward.

Ian Hanavan
Personal information
Born (1980-08-15) August 15, 1980
Moline, Illinois
NationalityAmerican / Belgian
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Career information
High schoolMoline (Moline, Illinois)
College
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2016
PositionPower forward
Number25
Coaching career2018–present
Career history
As player:
2003–2004Omniworld Almere
2004–2007Leuven Bears
2007–2008Antwerp Giants
2008–2009Prostějov
2009–2010CEZ Nymburk
2010–2011APOEL
2011–2013Leuven Bears
2013–2016Okapi Aalstar
As coach:
2018–2019Beijing Ducks (assistant)
2020–2021Phoenix Brussels
2022–2023RPC Anderlecht
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

In October 2007, Hanavan signed with Antwerp Giants.[1]

On August 2, 2013, Hanavan signed with Okapi Aalstar for the 2013–14 season.[2]

On August 23, 2016, the retirement of Hanavan was announced.[3]

Coaching career

In 2018, Hanavan started his coaching career as assistant with the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). On March 13, 2020, Hanavan was hired as head coach of Phoenix Brussels for the 2020–21 season.[4][5]

On October 18, 2021, Hanavan was fired by Brussels after a disappointing 1–3 start in the BNXT League.[6]

Personal

Hanavan received Belgian citizenship in 2009.[7]

Honours

Club

APOEL B.C.

  • Cypriot Supercup (1): 2011

Okapi Aalstar

Individual

BC Omniworld Almere

References
  1. "Antwerp Giants strikt Hanavan". Nieuwsblad.be. 2007-10-29.
  2. "Okapi Aalstar vervolledigt kern met Da'Sean Butler en Ian Hanavan". hln.be (in Dutch). 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  3. "Ex-Donar speler Ian Hanavan stopt met professioneel basketball". Ericboorsma.nl. 2016-08-23.
  4. "Ian Hanavan coach Brussels". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. "Ian Hanavan, successeur de Serge Crevecoeur à la tête du Brussels". RTBF Sport. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  6. "Brussels stuurt coach Ian Hanavan de laan uit na teleurstellende competitiestart". sporza.be (in Dutch). 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  7. "Ian Hanavan Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
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