Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball coach and former player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Ogdensburg, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Rick Carlisle
29/10/2026
Carlisle told reporters before a Pacers game that his father, Preston C. Carlisle, had died at 96, and he thanked the organization for helping him travel to his hometown of Albany, New York. He was scheduled to be absent from the Pacers on 30/10/2026 to attend a memorial service in Ogdensburg, with Lloyd Pierce leading the team in his absence.
09/01/2026
Carlisle won his 1,000th career game as Pacers head coach as Indiana ended a franchise-record 13-game losing streak. He became the 11th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 wins, counting his work with the Pistons, Pacers and Mavericks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Preston Carlisle |
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| Summary | Serves as head coach of the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association, having won championships as both a player and a head coach. In January 2026 he became the 11th NBA coach to reach 1,000 career regular-season wins. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Lisbon Central High School |
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Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Donna |
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Family
| Spouse | Donna |
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| Children | Abby |
| Father | Preston C. Carlisle (died in October 2026, aged 96) |
Career
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| Other Work | Studio analyst for ESPN between Indiana and Dallas stints |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was co-captain of the University of Virginia team that reached the 1984 Final Four | |
| 2. Is one of a small group of people to win an NBA championship as both a player and a coach | |
| 3. Was the first 1,000-point scorer in Lisbon Central High School history |
