Duane Klueh

Duane Klueh
Personal information
Born(1926-01-06)January 6, 1926
Bottineau, North Dakota, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 2024(2024-06-02) (aged 98)
Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolState (Terre Haute, Indiana)
CollegeIndiana State (1946–1949)
NBA draft1949: 8th round, –
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career1949–1951
PositionGuard
Number24, 6
Coaching career1955–1967
Career history
As player:
1949–1950Denver Nuggets
19501951Fort Wayne Pistons
As coach:
1955–1967Indiana State
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

  • ICC Coach of the Year (1959, 1963, 1966, 1967)
  • 2× ICC champion (1965–1966; 1966–1967)
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Duane M. Klueh (January 6, 1926 – June 2, 2024) was an American basketball player and coach. Born in Bottineau, North Dakota, he was raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was the head men's basketball coach at Indiana State University for 12 seasons (1955–1967). As a Head Coach, he remains the leader in wins. Klueh played professionally in the NBA from 1949 to 1951.