Background
Kreese, John L. was born on April 17, 1943.
Kreese, John L. was born on April 17, 1943.
Bachelor in English, St. John's University, 1964. Master of Science in Education, St. John's University, 1970.
Assistant varsity, junior varsity head coach Christ the King High School, 1964-1965. Assistant coach St. John's University, 1965-1970, 1973-1979. Assistant coach, director player personnel, chief scout New York Nets, 1970-1973.
Head coach College Charleston, South Carolina, since 1979, athletics director, since 1984. Member southeast regional advisory committee National Collegiate Athletic Association Division Basketball Tournament. Lecturer in field.
Honorary chairman Medical University South Carolina Hospital's Holiday Card Drive. Member National Association Basketball Coaches (congressman).
Married Sue Sommer-Kreese, December 28, 1985. Children: John and Ryan (twins).