John Alfred Sines (August 13, 1914 – April 16, 1978) was an American professional basketball player as well as head coach at the high school and college levels.
[1][2] After his collegiate career at Purdue University, Sines played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League for several seasons and averaged 7.2 points per game.
He spent three seasons leading the team, compiling only a 26–45 overall record in that span.
[4] He resigned in 1962 after two players were caught being involved in a gambling scandal.
[5] Sines moved to Palmetto, Florida and coached Palmetto High School's basketball team for one season (1963–64) before being hired by Manatee Community College.