John Louie Chaney (February 29, 1920 – August 9, 2004) was an American
basketball
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player and coach. He played collegiately for
Louisiana State University
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(LSU). Upon graduation, John suited up in the
National Basketball League and
National Basketball Association
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. Teams include the
Syracuse Nationals
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and
Sheboygan Red Skins
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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.
Career statistics
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1920 births
2004 deaths
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Louisiana
Centers (basketball)
Forwards (basketball)
LSU Tigers men's basketball coaches
LSU Tigers men's basketball players
Sheboygan Red Skins players
Syracuse Nationals players
Tri-Cities Blackhawks players
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