Background
Wetzel, John was born on October 22, 1944 in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States.
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Wetzel, John was born on October 22, 1944 in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States.
Attended, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
A 6"5" guard, he played collegiately at Virginia Technical and was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 8th round of the 1966 National Basketball Association Draft. Over a seven-year career, Wetzel played for three teams: the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks. He later coached the Suns during the 1987-1988 National Basketball Association season.
He served as an assistant for several other teams, retiring from basketball in 2004.
Wetzel currently splits time in Tucson, Arizona and Maui, Hawaii.
Married Diane W.; children: Mark, Paul.