John Olive

Not to be confused with John Oliver.

For the Australian rugby league player, see John Olive (rugby league).

John Olive (born March 1, 1955) is an American former basketball player and coach. Olive attended Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, in Pennsauken, New Jersey, then played collegiate basketball at Villanova University, where he graduated in 1977.

John Olive

Personal information
Born	(1955-03-01) March 1, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	Bishop Eustace Preparatory (Pennsauken, New Jersey)
College	Villanova (1973–1977)
NBA draft	1977: 8th round, 168th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Position	Small forward
Number	40
Career history
As player:
1978–1979	San Diego Clippers
1980–1981	Alberta Dusters
As coach:
1985–1992	Villanova (assistant)
1992–1997	Loyola Marymount
Career highlights and awards
As coach: WCC Coach of the Year (1996)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Olive was drafted in the eighth round of the 1977 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the NBA for the San Diego Clippers from 1978 through 1980. He also played for the Alberta Dusters in the Continental Basketball Association in the 1980–81 season.

Olive was an assistant coach at Villanova under Rollie Massimino, from 1985 to 1992. He was named head coach at Loyola Marymount in 1992, where he served for five seasons.

Olive is currently the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Torrey Pines High School in Del Mar, California.

At Torrey Pines High School, Olive has led the Falcons to unprecedented success. Since taking over at Torrey Pines Olive has won 583 games. Olive has won 19 league championships, including 10 in a row. In his time with the Falcons Olive has won 4 CIF San Diego Section Championships.

External links

• College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com