Joe O'Brien (born March 13, 1955) is an American

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coach and the former head men's basketball coach at

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. He has previously served as an assistant coach at

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, Florida. On April 18, 2009 he received a three-year contract extension to remain as the head basketball coach at Idaho State. On December 19, 2011 O'Brien stepped down as head coach at Idaho State.

Head coaching record

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