Career
Billy Keller, George McGinnis, and Steve Downing were among the players Oliver coached at Indianapolis Washington. Oliver joined Indiana"s coaching staff in 1968 as an assistant to Lou Watson. Oliver served as acting head coach of the Hoosiers for the final 20 games of the 1969-1970 season while Watson was recovering from surgery.
Oliver served as acting head coach again the following season when Watson resigned before the final game of the season.
After three seasons at Warren Central High School, Oliver was hired by the Indiana Pacers where he served as an assistant coach (1974–1980) and director of player personnel (1980–1981). After his coaching career, Oliver served as the manager of the Hoosier Dome and Florida Suncoast Dome.
