| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1997 (aged 48) Hamilton, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1968–1972 | Catholic University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982–1989 | Catholic University |
| 1989–1997 | Colgate |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 219–199 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 Patriot League tournament (1995, 1996) 3 Patriot League regular season (1994–1996) | |
| Awards | |
| 2× Patriot League Coach of the Year (1992, 1996) | |
John Francis Bruen (March 25, 1949 – December 19, 1997) was an American college basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Catholic University of America from 1982 to 1989 and Colgate University from 1989 to 1997. Bruen led the Colgate Red Raiders to two NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances before dying from pancreatic cancer at age 48.[1]