John Schweitz

Summary

John Elwood Schweitz (born April 19, 1960) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 6'6" (1.98 m) and 210 lb (95 kg) shooting guard, Schweitz, from Waterloo, New York, and the University of Richmond, was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 23rd pick in the 6th round (138 overall) of the 1982 NBA draft.[1] He played in two NBA seasons, for the Seattle SuperSonics and Detroit Pistons.

John Schweitz
Personal information
Born (1960-04-19) April 19, 1960 (age 63)
Waterloo, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolWaterloo (Waterloo, New York)
CollegeRichmond (1978–1982)
NBA draft1982: 6th round, 23rd overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
PositionShooting guard
Number35
Career history
As player:
1982–1983Maine Lumberjacks
1983–1984Albany Patroons
1984–1985Seattle SuperSonics
1985–1986Cincinnati Slammers
1986Detroit Pistons
As coach:
1999–2000Francis Marion (assistant)
2000–2006Francis Marion
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Schweitz was head men's basketball coach at Francis Marion University (FMU) for six seasons from July 2000 until March 2006, when his contract was not renewed.[2] Prior to his stint with FMU, he served as an assistant coach with Loyola Marymount University, Irvine Valley Community College, and Long Beach State.[2] While in high school, Schweitz was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association boys' basketball all-star first-team for small schools.[3]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Celtic History - Draft Choices
  2. ^ a b FMU announces coaching change, published March 7, 2006
  3. ^ NYSSWA boys basketball first-team all-stars 1967-1980

External links edit

  • NBA stats @ basketballreference.com