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Dave Loos

b. 1947

American basketball player-coach

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About Dave Loos

Born 1947. Dave Loos is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

David Henry Loos (born March 5, 1947) is a retired American college basketball coach who most recently served as head coach of the men's team at Austin Peay State University, where he is also a former athletic director. until retiring at the end of the 2016–17 season. Derek van der Merwe was announced as the successor to Loos on June 5, 2013. On March 5, 2016, the Loos-coached Governors won the tournament championship of the Ohio Valley Conference, thus qualifying to participate once again in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

The following season, which ultimately proved to be his last as head coach, was set against the backdrop of a battle with colorectal cancer. During the 2016 offseason, he underwent surgery to remove the malignancy. A malignant lymph node was found during the procedure, and he began chemotherapy. Loos was forced to take a medical leave in January 2017, missing four games. After the Governors failed to make the 2017 OVC tournament, ending their season, Loos chose to retire. The university announced his decision on March 2, which was followed by a full press conference on March 6. startyear= 1982 conference= Volunteer State Athletic Conference endyear= 1985

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Mehlville High School, University of Memphis
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David Henry Loos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Loos?

American basketball player-coach

When was Dave Loos born?

Dave Loos was born on 5 March 1947 in St. Louis.

What is Dave Loos's occupation?

Dave Loos is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Dave Loos?

Dave Loos is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Loos

· Wikidata: Q14470778

· DBpedia: Dave Loos

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