John Archer (died October 13, 1998) was the head basketball coach of the Troy State Trojans from 1956 to 1973.
He guided the program to three NAIA National Tournament appearances and three Alabama Collegiate Conference titles.
When his coaching days were over, Archer remained on the Troy State staff as a physical education instructor and intramural director.
In 1969, Archer's ability for selecting winners came to national attention when he was named to the U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Committee.
He joined other college basketball experts around the country to select the members of the team, which represented the United States in the 1972 Summer Olympics and the Pan American Games.