John Griffin (basketball)
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17, 1956 |
| Playing career | |
| 1974–1978 | Saint Joseph's |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1980–1982 | Saint Joseph's (asst.) |
| 1982–1986 | Siena |
| 1990–1995 | Saint Joseph's |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 145–113 (.562) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| ECAC North Coach of the Year (1985) | |
John Griffin (May 17, 1956) is an American former college basketball player and coach at Saint Joseph's and Siena.[1][2]
After playing for the Hawks from 1974 to 1978, Griffin returned as an assistant coach in 1980, staying for two seasons before taking the head coaching job at Siena. In four seasons at Siena, Griffin compiled a 70–44 record and earned ECAC North Coach of the Year honors in 1985. After leaving Siena in 1986 to enter the private sector, Griffin returned to coaching by taking the helm of his alma mater for five seasons, amassing a 75–69 record and two NIT appearances before being replaced by his assistant, Phil Martelli.