John Griffin III

John Griffin III
Bucknell Bison
PositionHead coach
LeaguePatriot League
Personal information
Born (1985-12-03) December 3, 1985
Career information
High schoolSt. Joseph's Prep
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeBucknell (2004–2008)
Playing career2008–2012
Coaching career2010–present
Career history
Playing
2008–2009Crailsheim Merlins
2010BK Inter Bratislava
2011Leicester Riders
Coaching
2010–2011Indiana Pacers (Video Coordinator)
2012Rider (DBO)
2013–2015Rider (assistant)
2015–2019Bucknell (assistant)
2019–2023Saint Joseph's (associate HC)
2023–presentBucknell
Career highlights
As player:
  • ProB champion (2009)
  • ProB Most Valuable Player (2009)
  • First-team All-Patriot League (2008)
  • Patriot League All-Rookie Team (2005)

As coach:

  • Patriot League regular season champion (2025)
  • Patriot League Coach of the Year (2025)

John Griffin III (born December 3, 1985) is an American college basketball coach and former player. Griffin is currently the head coach of the Bucknell Bison.