John Linehan (basketball)
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John Lewis Linehan is an American professional basketball
player. He played competitively at Chester High School, then at Winchendon School (Worcester, Pennsylvania). He played guard for Providence College
from 1997 to 2002. The 5'9", 165 lb. player finished his collegiate career as the NCAA all-time leader in steals with 385.
He led the Big East Conference
in steals three different seasons, earning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and Second Team All-Big East honors his last two seasons. As a senior in 2001–02, he averaged 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 4.5 steals, finishing second in the nation in steals. As a result, he was awarded the Henry Iba Corinthian Award
that season.
Linehan was not drafted into the National Basketball Association
(NBA). He played for the Greenville Groove
of the then-National Basketball Development League (NBDL). In 2003–04 he played for the Dakota Wizards
of the Continental Basketball Association
(CBA) and won the league championship with the team.
After the CBA championship Linehan moved to Europe and signed with Paris Basket Racing
of the LNB
in France
, where he also played two years (2006-08) for SLUC Nancy
.
In 2008–09 he played for BC Kalev/Cramo
, in Estonia
. With the team he won Estonian Cup
and Estonian Championship title.
In July 2009 he signed a one-year contract with French Pro A
team Cholet Basket
. He won the 2009–10 French championship with the team.
In July 2010 Linehan signed a contract with French Pro A
team SLUC Nancy, and in 2010–11 they won the French championship.
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...
player. He played competitively at Chester High School, then at Winchendon School (Worcester, Pennsylvania). He played guard for Providence College
Providence College
Providence College is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located about two miles west of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States, the state's capital city. With a 2010–2011 enrollment of 3,850 undergraduate students and 735 graduate students, the College specializes in academic...
from 1997 to 2002. The 5'9", 165 lb. player finished his collegiate career as the NCAA all-time leader in steals with 385.
He led the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
in steals three different seasons, earning the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and Second Team All-Big East honors his last two seasons. As a senior in 2001–02, he averaged 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 4.5 steals, finishing second in the nation in steals. As a result, he was awarded the Henry Iba Corinthian Award
NABC Defensive Player of the Year
The NABC Defensive Player of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize the top defensive player in United States college basketball...
that season.
Linehan was not drafted into the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
(NBA). He played for the Greenville Groove
Greenville Groove
The Greenville Groove were a National Basketball Development League team based in Greenville, South Carolina. Playing their home games at the BI-LO Center, the Groove was a charter franchise and league champions for the 2001-02 season but folded after the 2002-03 season.The National Basketball...
of the then-National Basketball Development League (NBDL). In 2003–04 he played for the Dakota Wizards
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
of the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
(CBA) and won the league championship with the team.
After the CBA championship Linehan moved to Europe and signed with Paris Basket Racing
Paris Basket Racing
Paris Basket Racing, or PBR, is a now-defunct French professional basketball club from Paris. It was founded in the year 1922 as the basketball section of the sports club Racing Club de Paris. The team took the name "Paris Basket Racing" in 2000....
of the LNB
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, where he also played two years (2006-08) for SLUC Nancy
SLUC Nancy
The Stade Lorrain Université Club Nancy, usually abbreviated to SLUC Nancy, is a French professional basketball club. The club is based in the city of Nancy, in the region of Lorraine. The team plays in the French Pro A League....
.
In 2008–09 he played for BC Kalev/Cramo
BC Kalev/Cramo
BC Kalev/Cramo is a professional basketball club based in Tallinn, Estonia participating in Korvpalli Meistriliiga, Baltic Basketball League and VTB United League. Kalev/Cramo plays their home games at Saku Suurhall and Kalevi Spordihall. The club was previously known under the name Ehitustööriist,...
, in Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. With the team he won Estonian Cup
Estonian Basketball Cup
The Estonian Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. The tournament is organized by Eesti Korvpalliliit.- Winners :*1946 – Tallinna Kalev*1947 – N/A*1948 – Tallinna Kalev...
and Estonian Championship title.
In July 2009 he signed a one-year contract with French Pro A
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
team Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
. He won the 2009–10 French championship with the team.
In July 2010 Linehan signed a contract with French Pro A
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
team SLUC Nancy, and in 2010–11 they won the French championship.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 11 or more steals in a game
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career steals leaders
External links
- NBADL: John Linehan
- John Linehan at basketpedya.com