Rod Baker (born March 18, 1952) is an American professional basketball coach and currently a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.
Baker played basketball at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts from 1970–1974. While playing, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and was an Education Minor.
1976–1977: Holy Cross – Graduate Assistant
1977–1979: Brown University – Assistant Varsity Coach
1979–1982: Columbia University – Assistant Head Coach
1982–1983: St. Joseph's University – Assistant Coach
1983–1988: Tufts University: Head Coach
1988–1991: Seton Hall University: Assistant Coach
1991–1997: University of California-Irvine: Head Coach
1997–2000: University of Cincinnati: Assistant Coach
2000–2001: Rutgers University: Associate Head Coach
2002–2003: Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA): Head Coach & President of Basketball Operations
2003–2005: Harlem Globetrotters International: Head Coach & Director of Basketball Operations
2005–2012: Rochester Razorsharks (ABA/PBL): Head Coach
2012–2013: Bakersfield Jam (NBA D-League): Assistant Coach
2013–2014: Delaware 87ers (NBA D-League): Head Coach
Awards and Highlights
NCAA Tournament appearances 1977 (Holy Cross), 1983 (St. Joseph's), 1988, 1989, 1991 (Seton Hall), 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 (Cincinnati)
1993: Gold Medal in World University Games held in Buffalo, NY
1995: Gold Medal in World University Games held in Japan
2006 ABA Coach of the Year & ABA champion
2008 PBL Coach of the Year & PBL champion
2009 PBL Coach of the Year & PBL champion
2011 PBL champion
2012-13 NBA D-League Western Division Champions (Bakersfield Jam)
Summer 1993: USA Basketball Men's Team, World University Games – Assistant Coach (Gold Medal Winner)
Summer 1995: USA Basketball Men's Team, World University Games – Assistant Coach (Gold Medal Winner)
