December 19, 1997(1997-12-19) (aged 48) Hamilton, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1968–1972
Catholic University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1982–1989
Catholic University
1989–1997
Colgate
Head coaching record
Overall
219–199
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Patriot League tournament (1995, 1996) 3 Patriot League regular season (1994–1996)
Awards
2× Patriot League Coach of the Year (1992, 1996)
John Francis Bruen (March 25, 1949 – December 19, 1997) was an American college basketball coach. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Catholic University of America from 1982 to 1989 and Colgate University from 1989 to 1997. Bruen led the Colgate Red Raiders to two NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances before dying from pancreatic cancer at age 48.[1]
^Olney, Buster (20 December 1997). "Jack Bruen, 48, Colgate Basketball Coach". The New York Times.
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