John Little (basketball)

John Emery Little (born September 24, 1984) is an American baskeball coach and former player who is an associate head coach for the Maine Celtics 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]

John Little
Maine Celtics
PositionAssociate Head Coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1984-09-24) September 24, 1984
Peoria, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolRichwoods (Peoria, Illinois)
CollegeNorthern Iowa (2002–2006)
NBA draft2006: undrafted
Playing career2007–2016
PositionShooting guard
Coaching career2019–present
Career history
As player:
2008–2011BG Göttingen
2011–2013s.Oliver Baskets
2014–2015MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
2015–2016Fraport Skyliners
2016Science City Jena
As coach:
2019–2023Wisconsin Herd (assistant)
2023–presentMaine Celtics (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

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]

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