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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 19, 1960 Waterloo, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Waterloo (Waterloo, New York) |
| College | Richmond (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 6th round, 23rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 35 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1983 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1983–1984 | Albany Patroons |
| 1984–1985 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1985–1986 | Cincinnati Slammers |
| 1986 | Detroit Pistons |
| As coach: | |
| 1999–2000 | Francis Marion (assistant) |
| 2000–2006 | Francis Marion |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
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
- ^ Celtic History - Draft Choices
- ^ a b FMU announces coaching change, published March 7, 2006
- ^ NYSSWA boys basketball first-team all-stars 1967-1980
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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