Egan succeeded Tex Winter as Rockets coach during the 1971-72 season when Egan was still on the active roster but working as an assistant coach. A native of Hartford, Conn., Egan starred at Providence College and was the 12th pick of the 1961 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. In 11 NBA seasons, Egan, a 6-foot point guard, averaged 7.8 points and three assists.
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