| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1949 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2023 (aged 74) Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | DePaul (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 18th round, 233rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Buffalo Braves | |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1974–1984 | DePaul (assistant) |
| 1984–1997 | DePaul |
| 2000–2001 | Chicago Skyliners |
| 2001–2005 | Asheville Altitude |
| 2006–2008 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2009–2012 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As coach:
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Joseph E. Meyer (April 2, 1949 – December 29, 2023) was an American college and professional men's basketball coach. He was the head coach of the DePaul Blue Demons from 1984 to 1997 and the Asheville Altitude in the NBA Development League (NBADL) from 2001 to 2005 before they moved to become the Tulsa 66ers, where he coached from 2006 to 2008. With Asheville, he became the only coach to win back-to-back league championships. He then coached Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBADL. He is currently the circuit's all-time leader in victories (226) and losses (237).[1] He provided color commentary on radio broadcasts of Northwestern University men's basketball games on WGN-AM in Chicago.
- ^ "Mad Ants Name Joey Meyer Head Coach". Fort Wayne Mad Ants. June 3, 2009.