Jim Kerwin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 23, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Croydon Hall (Middletown, New Jersey) |
| College | Tulane (1960–1963) |
| NBA draft | 1963 / Round: 6 / Pick: 45th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1963–1967 | Phillips 66ers |
| As coach: | |
| 1978–1980 | Northern Oklahoma |
| 1980–1984 | Seminole State |
| 1984–1990 | Oklahoma (assistant) |
| 1990–1992 | Kansas State (assistant) |
| 1992–2003 | Western Illinois |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jim Kerwin (born March 23, 1941) is an American retired basketball player and college coach.
Kerwin, a 6'3" shooting guard from Croydon Hall High School in Middletown, New Jersey,[1] came to Tulane and was a three-year starter for the Green Wave and one of the Southeastern Conference's top scorers.[2] Kerwin left Tulane as the school's all-time leading scorer (since eclipsed) with 1,462 points. After the season he was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1963 NBA draft (sixth round, 45th pick), but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Following an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) career with the Phillips 66ers, Kerwin moved to coaching at the junior college level, coaching Northern Oklahoma College and Seminole State College, where he cached future NBA player Anthony Bowie.[3] Kerwin then moved to Oklahoma as an assistant to Billy Tubbs for six seasons, then moved to Dana Altman's staff at Kansas State for two seasons. He was then named head coach for the Western Illinois University, where he coached for eleven seasons, compiling a record of 135–174. He resigned in 2003, citing health concerns.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Edelson, Stephen (January 26, 2016). "Jersey Shore's greatest basketball players: the 1960s". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Tulane sharpshooter Jim Kerwin getting the eye". The Dispatch. December 7, 1961. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ Hersom, Bob (April 4, 1984). "Kerwin likely to jump to OU if he's asked". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Kerwin named coach at Western Illinois". Tulsa World. April 25, 1992. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Jim Kerwin resigns at Western Illinois". The Oklahoman. March 13, 2003. Retrieved August 10, 2016.