Joseph John Urso (September 17, 1916 – April 27, 1991) was an American professional basketball player and head coach. He played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season as well as for the Youngstown Bears during the 1945–46 season. Urso served as a player-coach for the Raiders (the only year the team existed). In college, he lettered in both basketball and golf at Duquesne University. References 1916 births 1991 deaths American men's basketball players Basketball players from Pennsylvania Duquesne Dukes men's golfers Duquesne Dukes men's basketball players Guards (basketball) Pittsburgh Raiders coaches Pittsburgh Raiders players Sportspeople from Hamilton, Ohio Youngstown Bears players