John Little (basketball) explained

John Little
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:197
League:NBA G League
Team:Valley Suns
Position:Head coach
Birth Date:1984 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois
Nationality:American
High School:Richwoods (Peoria, Illinois)
College:Northern Iowa (2002–2006)
Draft Year:2006
Career Start:2007
Career End:2016
Career Position:Shooting guard
Coach Start:2019
Years1:2008–2011
Team1:BG Göttingen
Years2:2011–2013
Team2:s.Oliver Baskets
Years3:2014–2015
Team3:MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
Years4:2015–2016
Team4:Fraport Skyliners
Years5:2016
Team5:Science City Jena
Cyears1:2019–2023
Cteam1:Wisconsin Herd (assistant)
Cyears2:2023–2024
Cteam2:Maine Celtics (assistant)
Cyears3:2024–present
Cteam3:Valley Suns
Highlights:

John Emery Little (born September 24, 1984) is an American baskeball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Valley Suns of the NBA G League. In his playing career, Little played the shooting guard position. On October 10, 2016, he signed a four-year deal with the German club Science City Jena,[1] but two sides parted ways on November 18.[2]

Following the close of his professional career, Little became video coordinator at his alma mater, Northern Iowa for two seasons. Little was announced as a part of the Wisconsin Herd coaching staff on September 24, 2019.[3]

In November 2023, Little was named Associate Head Coach by the Maine Celtics.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: John Little signs a four-week contract with Science City Jena. November 19, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  2. News: John Little, Science City Jena part ways. November 19, 2016. November 18, 2016.
  3. News: Wisconsin Herd adds to Coaching Staff. NBA.com. September 24, 2019. November 2, 2019.
  4. Web site: Maine Celtics Announce Coaching Staff. NBA.com. November 2, 2023. December 13, 2023.