John Carroll (basketball)
Encyclopedia
John Carroll is a former basketball
head coach for the NBA's Boston Celtics
. He coached the latter part of the 2003-2004 season
, temporarily replacing Jim O'Brien who had resigned. At the end of the season he was replaced as head coach with Doc Rivers
.
In addition to coaching the Celtics, Carroll was the Head Basketball Coach at Bloomfield College
, in Bloomfield, New Jersey
from 1979-82. The Deacons were 42-38 under Carroll and advanced to the NAIA District Finals twice in three seasons. He went on to become an assistant coach at Seton Hall under P.J. Carlesimo for seven seasons before becoming the Head Basketball Coach for Duquesne University
from 1989-1995. He compiled a 73-98 career record, which was highlighted with one winning season in 1993-94, when the Dukes went 17-13 overall (8-8 in the Atlantic 10 Conference). They earned a trip to the NIT
, where they beat UNC-Charlotte in the first round but lost to Villanova
in second round. Carroll was also the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year for the 1990-91 season after leading the Dukes to a 10-8 conference record.
Carroll now coaches for the New England Playaz AAU program.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
head coach for the NBA's Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
. He coached the latter part of the 2003-2004 season
2003-04 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves*Rookie of the Year: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers*Defensive Player of the Year: Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers...
, temporarily replacing Jim O'Brien who had resigned. At the end of the season he was replaced as head coach with Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics. Rivers was known for his defense while playing in the NBA...
.
In addition to coaching the Celtics, Carroll was the Head Basketball Coach at Bloomfield College
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield College is a four-year private liberal arts college located in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Bloomfield College is chartered by the State of New Jersey and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools...
, in Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 47,315. It surrounds the Bloomfield Green Historic District.-History:...
from 1979-82. The Deacons were 42-38 under Carroll and advanced to the NAIA District Finals twice in three seasons. He went on to become an assistant coach at Seton Hall under P.J. Carlesimo for seven seasons before becoming the Head Basketball Coach for Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
from 1989-1995. He compiled a 73-98 career record, which was highlighted with one winning season in 1993-94, when the Dukes went 17-13 overall (8-8 in the Atlantic 10 Conference). They earned a trip to the NIT
National Invitation Tournament
The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
, where they beat UNC-Charlotte in the first round but lost to Villanova
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
in second round. Carroll was also the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year for the 1990-91 season after leading the Dukes to a 10-8 conference record.
Playing career
Carroll was a four-year starter at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, where he earned a degree in Psychology in 1977. A point guard at Summit High School, Carroll captained his senior team to the New Jersey State Championship.Carroll now coaches for the New England Playaz AAU program.