John Chaney (basketball, born 1920)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 29, 1920 |
| Died | August 9, 2004 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Zachary (Zachary, Louisiana) |
| College | LSU (1940–1943) |
| Playing career | 1946–1950 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Number | 13, 4 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1946–1949 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1949 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1949–1950 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
Coaching | |
| 1951–19?? | LSU (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.
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.