John Francis Egan (born January 31, 1939) is a retired American professional basketball player and coach. A 5' 11" (1.80 m) guard from Weaver High School (Connecticut) and Providence College, he played 11 seasons (1961 – 1972) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Diego/Houston Rockets. He later served as a coach for the Rockets for four seasons in the 1970s.