John H. Bates (December 13, 1938 – December 16, 2015) was an American college basketball coach, known for his time at Coppin State University, where he coached the team to a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championship and led the program's transition to NCAA Division I status.
Bates was born in Union, South Carolina, and attended Allen University.
[2] Following the 1973–74 season, Bates moved to Coppin State, taking star center Joe Pace with him.
Bates led the Coppin State program for 12 seasons, finishing with a record of 209–121.
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