Buzz Peterson
Buzz Peterson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Buzz Peterson's full name is Thomas L. Peterson Jr.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: December 6, 1955
Died: Not applicable (still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American
Former college basketball player, coach, and sports administrator
Early Life and Background
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Thomas "Buzz" Peterson was born in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the son of a former high school football coach and grew up with an interest in sports from a young age. Buzz played high school basketball at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Major Accomplishments
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Peterson's college basketball career spanned four years (1975-1979) as a standout player for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He led his team to three NCAA Division II tournament appearances during his time there. After college, Peterson went on to play professionally in Europe for several seasons.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his playing career, Buzz Peterson has also coached and worked as a sports administrator. He served as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1987 to 1991. During this time, he helped the Tar Heels reach two Final Fours.
Impact and Legacy
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Buzz Peterson's influence on college basketball extends beyond his own playing and coaching careers. As a respected figure in the sport, he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting player development and improving the overall quality of the game.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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As a charismatic and knowledgeable presence within the basketball community, Buzz Peterson is frequently sought out for his insights on the game. His quotes and opinions are widely respected and often referenced in media outlets and online forums discussing college basketball.
Quotes by Buzz Peterson
You could tell it was our first time (in the finals). But we came out in the second half, made a nice little run. We thought if we could get the lead Winthrop would tighten up a little bit.
I'll be on the phone a lot. Hopefully with the push from other people and our conference these kids can continue to play.
I'm sure it will be one heck of a battle. Winthrop again. We've been very fortunate to beat them twice in a row.
I'm glad Jack was able to get player of the year, but I'm sure if you asked him, he'd rather be going to the NCAA tournament next week.
That might have been the best 16 minutes we might have played this season. We did a good job on offense; we had patience. We got what we wanted.
The second half, they showed they weren't going to go away. We do not know how to play with a big lead.
I've got a lot of meetings to attend and we're still working hard on recruiting. I'm looking forward to building on what we had going at the end of the season and see if we can't get there next year.
You see it in the young kids. They seem a little bit tight on the road and they're more relaxed at home. I've tried everything and I've talked to so many people. It will come, but only by playing defense and rebounding.