Former Mercer Island star Quin Snyder endured one of the most meteoric rises and falls in the history of basketball coaching. Now, he of the Abercrombian bone structure has reached a pretty comfy plateau and could be poised for greater heights, courtesy of the San Antonio Spurs, who have a habit of ignoring the past blemishes of uniquely talented gentlemen — such as ex-Wazzu coach Kelvin Sampson (h/t to Truehoop).