Louis Orr facts for kids
Orr in 2011
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 7, 1958 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 15, 2022 (aged 64) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | Withrow (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1980–1988 |
| Coaching career | 1991–2022 |
| Career history | |
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| 1980–1982 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1982–1988 | New York Knicks |
| As coach: | |
| 1991–1994 | Xavier (assistant) |
| 1994–1996 | Providence (assistant) |
| 1996–2000 | Syracuse (assistant) |
| 2000–2001 | Siena |
| 2001–2006 | Seton Hall |
| 2007–2014 | Bowling Green |
| 2017–2022 | Georgetown (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Louis McLaughlin Orr (May 7, 1958 – December 15, 2022) was an American basketball player and coach. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and later became a college basketball coach.
Orr was the head coach at Bowling Green State University from 2007 to 2014 and at Seton Hall from 2001 to 2006. He also worked as an assistant coach for several universities, including Xavier, Providence College, and his old college, Syracuse University. Later, he was an assistant coach at Georgetown under his former New York Knicks teammate, Patrick Ewing.
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Playing Career Highlights
Louis Orr went to Withrow High School in Cincinnati. He played college basketball at Syracuse University from 1976 to 1980. There, he was part of a famous duo called "Louie & Bouie Show" with his teammate Roosevelt Bouie.
After college, Orr was picked by the Indiana Pacers in the 1980 NBA draft. He was the 28th player chosen overall. He played two seasons with the Pacers. In his first year, he helped them reach the playoffs.
Orr then joined the New York Knicks and played there for six years. He helped the Knicks get to the playoffs three times. In the 1984–85 season, he had his best year, scoring 12.7 points and grabbing 4.9 rebounds per game. He once made a game-winning shot against the Boston Celtics in 1987. Throughout his professional career, Orr scored over 5,500 points.
Coaching Journey
Louis Orr started his coaching career in 1990 as an assistant coach for Xavier in his hometown of Cincinnati. He then worked as an assistant at Providence College and later at his old college, Syracuse University.
At Syracuse, he became a well-known assistant coach. He helped the team achieve a great record and reach the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA tournament twice.
Leading the Siena Saints
In 2000, Orr got his first chance to be a head coach at Siena College. In his only year there, he led the men's basketball team to a 20–11 record. This was the best record for a first-year coach at Siena. The team also tied for first place in their conference, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Coaching at Seton Hall
In 2001, Orr became the head coach at Seton Hall. He was the first former Big East player to become a head coach in that conference.
During his five seasons at Seton Hall, Orr led the team to the NCAA Tournament twice. In 2004, Seton Hall won their first-round game against Arizona before losing to Duke. In the 2005–06 season, he guided Seton Hall to another NCAA Tournament appearance.
Time with Bowling Green
After a short break from coaching, Orr was hired as the head coach for the men's basketball team at Bowling Green State University in 2007.
In his second season, 2008–09, Orr led Bowling Green to win their conference, the Mid-American Conference (MAC), for the tenth time. They also earned a spot in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). For this great season, Orr was named the MAC Coach of the Year.
Bowling Green decided not to renew Orr's contract in 2014. He finished his time there with a record of 101 wins and 121 losses over seven seasons.
Later Years and Passing
Louis Orr passed away on December 15, 2022, at his home in Cincinnati. He was 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Louis Orr para niños
