About Alex Adams
Lived 1935 – 2011 (aged 75–76). Alex Adams was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Alex Adams (October 21, 1934 – July 22, 2011) was a college basketball head coach. He coached the Akron Zips men's basketball team in 1975–76 to a 10–14 record. Adams was the first African-American to both play and coach basketball at the University of Akron.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Adams?
American basketball player-coach
When was Alex Adams born?
Alex Adams was born in 1935 in Akron.
When did Alex Adams die?
Alex Adams died on 22 July 2011 in Ocala.
What was Alex Adams's occupation?
Alex Adams was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Alex Adams?
Alex Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Adams (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Adams. https://biography.guide/alex-adams-basketball-player/
MLA: "Alex Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alex-adams-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Alex Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alex-adams-basketball-player/.
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