John Chaney (basketball, born 1920)

John Louie Chaney (February 29, 1920 – August 9, 2004) was an American basketball player and coach. He played collegiately for Louisiana State University (LSU). Upon graduation, John suited up in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association. Teams include the Syracuse Nationals, Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Sheboygan Red Skins.

John Chaney
Personal information
Born(1920-02-29)February 29, 1920
Zachary, Louisiana
DiedAugust 9, 2004(2004-08-09) (aged 84)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolZachary (Zachary, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU (1940–1943)
Playing career1946–1950
PositionForward / Center
Number13, 4
Career history
As player:
1946–1949Syracuse Nationals
1949Tri-Cities Blackhawks
1949–1950Sheboygan Red Skins
As coach:
1951–19??LSU (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team all-SEC (1943)
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Following his basketball playing career, Chaney became a men's basketball assistant coach at LSU. He played a significant role in the Tigers' 1953 first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance, SEC championship, and 1954 SEC co-championship.


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