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John Coughran

b. 1951

Professional basketball player

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About John Coughran

Born 1951. John Coughran is an American basketball player.

John Douglas Coughran (born September 12, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. During his playing career, at a height of tall, he played at the small forward and power forward positions.

Early life Coughran was born in Pittsburg, California, in September 1951. He attended Piedmont Hills High School, in San Jose, California, where he also played high school basketball.

College career After high school, Coughran played college basketball at the University of California, with the Golden Bears, from 1969 to 1973.

Professional career After college, Coughran was drafted from the University of California, in the fifth round of the 1973 NBA draft, with the 74th overall pick, by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the Golden State Warriors, during the 1979–1980 season.

He also played in Spain's top-level league, the Primera División, where he was the league's top scorer, in the 1973–74 season. With Real Madrid, he won the FIBA European Champions Cup (EuroLeague) championship of the 1977–78 season. With Real Madrid, he also won the 1976, 1977, and 1978 editions of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

He also played in Italy's top-level league, the LBA, with Stella Azzurra.

Career statistics

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Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Piedmont High School, University of California, Berkeley, Piedmont Hills High School
Awards
1976–77 Liga Española de Baloncesto; ACB statistical leaders; EuroLeague; FIBA Intercontinental Cup; Liga Española de Baloncesto (1957–1983); Spanish Basketball Cup
Also known as
John Douglas Coughran

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Coughran?

Professional basketball player

When was John Coughran born?

John Coughran was born on 12 September 1951 in Pittsburg.

What is John Coughran's occupation?

John Coughran is a basketball player.

What nationality is John Coughran?

John Coughran is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Coughran

· Wikidata: Q3809170

· DBpedia: John Coughran

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