John Schweitz

John Elwood Schweitz (born April 19, 1960) is an American former basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 6-foot-6-inch (1.98 m) and 210 pounds (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. He won a CBA championship with the Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in 1984.^[2]

Born (1960-04-19) April 19, 1960 (age 66)

Waterloo, New York, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)

High schoolWaterloo (Waterloo, New York)

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John Schweitz

Personal information
Born	(1960-04-19) April 19, 1960 (age 66) Waterloo, New York, U.S.
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
Drafted by	Boston Celtics
Position	Shooting guard
Number	35
Career history
Playing
1982–1983	Maine Lumberjacks
1983–1984	Albany Patroons
1984–1985	Seattle SuperSonics
1985–1986	Cincinnati Slammers
1986	Detroit Pistons
Coaching
1999–2000	Francis Marion (assistant)
2000–2006	Francis Marion
Career highlights
CBA champion (1984) 2× First-team All-ECAC South (1981, 1982)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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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.^[3] Prior to his stint with FMU, he served as an assistant coach with Loyola Marymount University, Irvine Valley Community College, and Long Beach State.^[3] While in high school, Schweitz was named to the New York State Sportswriters Association boys' basketball all-star first-team for small schools.^[4]