John Olive

John Olive, (born March 1, 1955) is a former American basketball player and coach. Olive attended Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, in Pennsauken, New Jersey, then played collegiate basketball at Villanova University, where he graduated in 1977.

Not to be confused with John Oliver.
For the Australian rugby league player, see John Olive (rugby league).
John Olive
Personal information
Born (1955-03-01) March 1, 1955
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop Eustace Preparatory
(Pennsauken, New Jersey)
CollegeVillanova (1973–1977)
NBA draft1977 / Round: 8 / Pick: 168th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
PositionSmall forward
Number40
Career history
As player:
1978–1979San Diego Clippers
1980–1981Alberta Dusters
As coach:
1985–1992Villanova (assistant)
1992–1997Loyola Marymount
Career highlights and awards
  • WCC Coach of the Year (1996)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Olive was drafted in the eighth round of the 1977 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the NBA for the San Diego Clippers from 1978 through 1980. He also played for the Alberta Dusters in the Continental Basketball Association in the 1980–81 season.[1]

Olive was an assistant coach at Villanova under Rollie Massimino, from 1985–1992. He was named head coach at Loyola Marymount in 1992, where he served for five seasons.

Olive is currently the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Torrey Pines High School in Del Mar, California.

References
  1. 1986–87 CBA Official Guide and Register, page 203


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