John Louie Chaney (February 29, 1920 – August 9, 2004) was an American basketball player and coach.

He played collegiately for Louisiana State University (LSU).

Teams include the Syracuse Nationals, Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Sheboygan Red Skins.

He played a significant role in the Tigers' 1953 first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance, SEC championship, and 1954 SEC co-championship.

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