KANSAS CITY, Mo. – NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson released the following statement on the passing of longtime coach John Chaney.
“I am grieved at the passing of John Chaney. Our game has lost a true icon. John was one of the most unique personalities college basketball has ever seen, and of course, one of its most decorated coaches as well. His on-court achievements speak for themselves, having won over 700 career games and numerous conference titles. He also was not afraid to fight for what was right off the court, notably through his public opposition of inequitable academic standards in the late 1980s. He was a staunch advocate for student-athletes, positioning them for success well beyond their college years. On behalf of the NABC and coaches throughout our sport, I offer my deepest condolences to John’s loved ones.”
