Bill Sweek
William Thomas Sweek (born January 9, 1947) is an American former basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins under Coach John Wooden, winning three straight national championships from 1967 through 1969. The guard played professionally in France, and also became a coach in Europe and Africa. Sweek coached Clermont UC and Le Mans Sarthe Basket to national championships in France, and also led the Tunisia national basketball team. He was later a sports agent, and in time also worked as a high school coach and teacher.
Sweek with the Bruins during 1968–69 season | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 1947 Los Angeles County, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pasadena (Pasadena, California) |
| College | UCLA (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 7th round, 86th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 1969–1975 |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career | 1971–1991 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1969–1970 | Hamden Bics |
| 1971–1972 | CSC |
| 1972–1975 | Stade Français |
| As coach: | |
| 1971–1972 | EO Goulette Kram |
| 1971–1972 | Tunisia |
| 1972–1975 | Stade Français |
| 1976–1977 | Clermont UC |
| 1977–1979 | Le Mans |
| 1983–1984 | Hungary |
| 1985–1990 | AS Monaco |
| 1990–1991 | Limoges CSP |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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