John Griffin III

John Griffin III
Bucknell Bison
PositionHead coach
LeaguePatriot League
Personal information
Born (1985-12-03) December 3, 1985
Career information
High schoolSt. Joseph's Prep
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeBucknell (2004–2008)
Playing career2008–2012
Coaching career2010–present
Career history
As a player:
2008–2009Crailsheim Merlins
2010BK Inter Bratislava
2011Leicester Riders
As a coach:
2010–2011Indiana Pacers (Video Coordinator)
2012Rider (DBO)
2013–2015Rider (assistant)
2015–2019Bucknell (assistant)
2019–2023Saint Joseph's (associate HC)
2023–presentBucknell
Career highlights
As player:
  • ProB champion (2009)
  • ProB Most Valuable Player (2009)
  • First-team All-Patriot League (2008)
  • Patriot League All-Rookie Team (2005)

As coach:

  • Patriot League regular season champion (2025)
  • Patriot League Coach of the Year (2025)

John Griffin III (born December 3, 1985) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head men's coach for the Bucknell Bison.