Ronald Haigler (born 1953) is an American former basketball player and current high school basketball coach. He is best known for his collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania between 1972–73 and 1974–75. A 6'8" power forward, Haigler helped guide the Quakers to several consecutive Ivy League titles as well as setting numerous offensive statistical records at Penn. He was named the first ever Ivy League Men's Basketball Player of the Year as a senior and was twice named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year.

Ron Haigler
Personal information
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolJames Madison
(Brooklyn, New York)
CollegePenn (1972–1975)
NBA draft1975: 4th round, 68th overall pick
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career1976–1985
PositionPower forward
Coaching career1975–1978
Career history
As player:
1976–1977Wilkes-Barre Barons
1978–1984Eczacıbaşı
1984–1985Efes Pilsen
As coach:
1975–1977Penn Charter School (assistant)
1977–1978Penn (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

After college, he was chosen as the 68th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He was also chosen in the 1975 ABA Draft by the Memphis Sounds as the 23rd overall pick, but Haigler ultimately did not play in either league. He did play for seven seasons in the Turkish Basketball League for Eczacıbaşı (1978 to 1984) and Efes Pilsen (1984–85). As of 2016, he coaches high school girls basketball in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

References

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  1. "Ron Haigler". TheDraftReview. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  2. "Writers to Honor Penn's Ron Haigler". Reading Eagle. April 7, 1974. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  3. "Ron Haigler". PennAthletics.com. University of Pennsylvania. March 1, 2007. Archived from the original on April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  4. "1975 NBA Draft". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
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