Lou Campanelli was an American basketball coach who lived from August 10, 1938, to January 31, 2023. From 1972 to 1985, he directed the athletic programs at James Madison University, then from 1986 to 1993, at the University of California, Berkeley.
During his 13 years (1972–1985) as the head coach at James Madison, Campanelli led the Dukes to a 238–118 record and five NCAA Tournament berths. His record as a head coach in 21 years is 361-226. (.615).
He also spent a year coaching in the Japan Pro League, worked for many years as an advance scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association, and was the Pac 10 Officiating Commissioner.
Lou Campanelli’s Net Worth At Death
At the age of 85, the well-known basketball player Lou Campanelli has a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million during the time of his death, according to Wikipedia, Forbes, IMDb, and other online resources.
As a professional basketball player and coach, he made money. He is an American citizen.
In 2015, Campanelli published a book titled Dare to Dream: How James Madison University Became Coed and Shocked the Basketball World, which details his aspiration to coach college basketball and his success in transforming the Madison college athletics program from an all-girls program into a competitive men’s NCAA team.