Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of John Barnhill:

  • Full Name: John Anthony Barnhill
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 20, 1938 – Died November 11, 2013 (Lived to 75 years old)
  • Hometown: Evansville, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 2 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: #5, #10, #15
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Lincoln High School, Evansville, Indiana
  • College: Tennessee State University
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 7th round of the 1959 NBA Draft by the Syracuse Nationals
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • St. Louis Hawks (1962–1963)
      • Detroit Pistons (1963–1965)
      • Baltimore Bullets (1965–1967)
      • San Diego Rockets (1967–1968)
      • Boston Celtics (1968)
    • ABA:
      • Indiana Pacers (1969–1970)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Information on children is not widely available.
  • Siblings: He had a brother, Jim Barnhill, who also played professional basketball.

John Barnhill, also known as “Rabbit,” was a versatile guard who played in both the NBA and ABA during the 1960s and early 1970s. He was known for his defensive abilities and playmaking. After his playing career, he briefly worked as a coach in the ABA.