- John Wetzel
John Francis Wetzel (born
October 22 1944 , inWaynesboro, Virginia ) is an American former professionalbasketball player and coach. A 6'5" guard, he played collegiately atVirginia Tech and was selected by theLos Angeles Lakers in the 8th round of the1966 NBA Draft . Over a seven-year career, Wetzel played for three teams--the Lakers, thePhoenix Suns , and theAtlanta Hawks .He would later coach the Suns during the
1987-88 NBA season . He served as an assistant for several other teams, retiring from basketball in 2004.External links
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wetzejo01.html BasketballReference.com: John Wetzel (as player)]
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/wetzejo01c.html BasketballReference.com: John Wetzel (as coach)]
* [http://www.nba.com/kings/news/Wetzel_retires_J-110759-58.html Kings' Assistant Coach John Wetzel retires]
* [http://www.hokiesports.com/halloffame Virginia Tech Hall of Fame]
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