John Louie Chaney was an American basketball player and coach. He played collegiately for the Louisiana State University. Upon graduation, John suited up for the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League. He played in 141 games for the Nats from 1946-49. He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Sheboygan Redskins in the NBA for 16 games. Following his basketball playing career, Chaney became possibly the first-ever assistant men's basketball coach at LSU. He played a significant role in the Tigers' 1953 first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance and SEC Championship and 1954 SEC Co-Championship.
| Birthdate: | February 29, 1920 |
| Date of death: | August 9, 2004 |