Jay McCreary
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1918 Elwood, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1995 (aged 77) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1937–1941 | Indiana |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1947–1949 | Indiana (assistant) |
| 1949–1951 | DePauw |
| 1951–1957 | Muncie Central HS |
| 1957–1965 | LSU |
| 1966–1972 | LSU (assistant) |
Lawrence J. "Jay" McCreary (February 6, 1918 – April 17, 1995) was an American basketball player and coach. He won championships as a player in both high school and college, and as a high school coach in Indiana. McCreary also served as head coach at Louisiana State University.