John Russell Morrison (born May 2, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] He played in the American Basketball Association for the Denver Rockets at the beginning of the 1967–68 season.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1945-05-02) May 2, 1945 (age 77) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, New Jersey) |
| College | Canisius (1963–1967) |
| NBA draft | 1967 / Round: 6 / Pick: 61st overall |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 14 |
| Coaching career | 1971–1976 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1967 | Denver Rockets |
| As coach: | |
| 1971–1972 | Canisius (assistant) |
| 1972–1974 | Canisius |
| 1974–1976 | Spirits of St. Louis (assistant) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
After the NBA, Morrison became a head coach for Canisius College (1972–74) and an assistant for the ABA's Spirits of St. Louis (1974–76). [2][3]
Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball head coaches | |
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# denotes interim head coach |
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