
Joseph R. Stowell
American college basketball player and coach
- Lifespan
- December 24, 1926 – February 14, 2026Dec 24, 1926 – Feb 14, 2026
- Location
- Peoria, Illinois, USAPeoria, IL

American college basketball player and coach
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Joseph was born
· Peoria, Illinois, USA
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Stowell began his affiliation with Bradley University as a mens basketball student-athlete from 1947 to 1950. As a junior, he helped lead the Braves to the 1949-50 MVC title and appearances in the championship games of both the NIT and the NCAA Tournament.
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Stowell began his affiliation with Bradley University as a mens basketball student-athlete from 1947 to 1950. As a junior, he helped lead the Braves to the 1949-50 MVC title and appearances in the championship games of both the NIT and the NCAA Tournament.
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Stowell was named head coach of the Bradley mens basketball program in 1965, beginning a 13-year tenure that would make him second in program history in wins and seasons coached. He compiled a 197-147 record during his time leading the Braves.
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Stowell was named head coach of the Bradley mens basketball program in 1965, beginning a 13-year tenure that would make him second in program history in wins and seasons coached. He compiled a 197-147 record during his time leading the Braves.
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From 1981 to 1983, Stowell guided the Bradley Womens Basketball program into NCAA Division I competition. Under his leadership, the team led the nation in scoring in 1982 at 87.9 points per game, an extraordinary achievement.
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From 1981 to 1983, Stowell guided the Bradley Womens Basketball program into NCAA Division I competition. Under his leadership, the team led the nation in scoring in 1982 at 87.9 points per game, an extraordinary achievement.
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Stowell served as an assistant coach for the Egyptian Mens National Basketball Team, which captured the 1983 African Championship and competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. His international coaching work brought Bradley basketballs influence to the global stage.
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Stowell served as an assistant coach for the Egyptian Mens National Basketball Team, which captured the 1983 African Championship and competed in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. His international coaching work brought Bradley basketballs influence to the global stage.
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Throughout his career, Stowell conducted basketball clinics on five continents and in 16 countries, spreading the game internationally and serving as a global ambassador for basketball. His worldwide teaching mission reflected his passion for developing the sport at every level.
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Throughout his career, Stowell conducted basketball clinics on five continents and in 16 countries, spreading the game internationally and serving as a global ambassador for basketball. His worldwide teaching mission reflected his passion for developing the sport at every level.
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Across 63 years of service as player, coach, administrator, broadcaster, and ambassador, Stowell was directly connected to more than 1,500 Bradley Basketball games. His seven-decade association with the university made him the most enduring figure in Bradley athletics history.
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Across 63 years of service as player, coach, administrator, broadcaster, and ambassador, Stowell was directly connected to more than 1,500 Bradley Basketball games. His seven-decade association with the university made him the most enduring figure in Bradley athletics history.
Joseph Stowell passed away