John Barnhill

About

Guard who played in the NBA and ABA from 1962-1972, winning an ABA Championship in 1970 with the Indiana Pacers.

Before Fame

He was a dominant player at Tennessee State University, where he was a three-time All-American and three-time NAIA Champion.

Trivia

He was selected in NBA expansion drafts in three consecutive seasons, from 1966-1968.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Sturgis, Kentucky.

Associated With

After his playing career he became an assistant coach, and was interim head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers when Bill Sharman had to leave the team.