Bimbo Coles

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Vernell Eufaye ("Bimbo") Coles (born April 22, 1968 in Covington, Virginia) is a retired American basketball player. Was a standout at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He played his college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies and is the all-time lead scorer for the now-defunct Metro Conference. He was a member of the United States 1988 Olympic basketball team. His NBA career started when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 1990 NBA Draft, and immediately traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for veteran guard Rory Sparrow. After Coles' first of two stints with the Miami Heat, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors, and also played with the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics. He was utilised primarily as a backup point guard.

He is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat.

Coles received his nickname ‘Bimbo’ from a cousin in reference to a country music song.

He was a high school outfielder selected by the California Angels in the 53rd round of the June 1990 Major League Baseball Draft.