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Former RCC coach named inductee for CCCAA basketball hall of fame

September 14, 2015
Posted: Sept. 14, 2015 | Written by James H. Williams

Former Riverside City College and San Bernardino Valley coach John Smith has confirmed that he will be inducted into CCCAA Basketball Hall of Fame.

Walking history: John Smith, coach of the Riverside City College men's basketball, has lots of memories at the college and his family has a strong connection to RCC. (Tim Cornell / Staff Photo)
Walking history: John Smith, coach of the Riverside City College men’s basketball, has lots of memories at the college and his family has a strong connection to RCC. (FILE PHOTO)

Smith spent nine seasons as head coach for the RCC men’s basketball program before taking the position as associate head coach at Cal State Fullerton.

While coaching at SBVC, he also served as an assistant athletic director.

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