About John Kotz
Lived 1919 – 1999 (aged 80). John Kotz was an American basketball player.
John P. Kotz (March 27, 1919 – May 8, 1999) was an American college basketball player and early professional, best known as the Most Outstanding Player of the 1941 NCAA tournament as a member of the Wisconsin Badgers.
Collegiate career
Kotz, a 6'3 forward from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin from 1940 to 1943. As a sophomore, Kotz led the Badgers to the 1941 NCAA Championship and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. He was an All-American in 1942 and 1943. Kotz left Wisconsin as the school's leading scorer.
He was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame in 1991.
Professional career
After his standout career, he played professionally for the Sheboygan Red Skins of the National Basketball League in the 1945–46 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kotz?
American basketball player (1919–1999)
When was John Kotz born?
John Kotz was born on 27 March 1919 in Rhinelander.
When did John Kotz die?
John Kotz died on 8 May 1999 in Madison.
What was John Kotz's occupation?
John Kotz was a basketball player.
What nationality was John Kotz?
John Kotz was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kotz (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kotz. https://biography.guide/john-kotz-basketball-player/
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