1982 NBA Draft
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The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
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| Position Basketball position The three basketball positions normally employed by organized basketball teams are guard, forward, and center. More specifically, they can be classified into the five positions: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. The rules of basketball do not mandate them, and... |
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Draft
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| 1 | James Worthy James Worthy James Ager Worthy is a retired Hall of Fame American college and professional basketball player. Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion... ^ |
SF | Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (from Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... ) |
North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 2 | Terry Cummings Terry Cummings Robert Terrell "Terry" Cummings is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for 18 seasons as a power forward and occasional center.-College and NBA years:... * |
PF | San Diego Clippers | DePaul DePaul University DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 3 | Dominique Wilkins Dominique Wilkins Jacques Dominique Wilkins is a retired American professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA... ^ |
SF | Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Georgia Georgia Bulldogs The Georgia Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the University of Georgia. The Bulldogs compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and are members of the Southeastern Conference... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 4 | Bill Garnett Bill Garnett William Patrick Garnett is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A 6'9" small forward from the University of Wyoming, Garnett played in 4 NBA seasons from 1982 to 1986 for the Mavericks and Indiana Pacers... |
SF | Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... |
Wyoming (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 5 | LaSalle Thompson LaSalle Thompson LaSalle Thompson III is an American former professional basketball player, who spent most of his 15-year career with the Kansas City/Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. The 6'10", 245-pound Thompson spent time at both the center and power forward positions during his playing career... |
C | Kansas City Kings Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
Texas Texas Longhorns men's basketball The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 6 | Trent Tucker | SG | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 7 | Quintin Dailey Quintin Dailey Quintin "Q" Dailey was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard who played collegiately at the University of San Francisco, he later went on to a career in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics over the course of his 10-year tenure in... |
SG | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
San Francisco San Francisco Dons The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco .-History:Athletics at USF dates back to its founding in 1855, when founder Anthony Maraschi, S.J. organized ball games as recreation for the first students... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 8 | Clark Kellogg Clark Kellogg Clark Clifton Kellogg, Jr. is the VP of player relations for the Indiana Pacers as well as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports and former player in the National Basketball Association.-High School:... |
PF | Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball The Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 9 | Cliff Levingston Cliff Levingston Clifford Eugene Levingston is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. Levingston starred at Wichita State University before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1982... |
PF | Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where... |
Wichita State Wichita State University Wichita State University is a NCAA Division I public university in Wichita, Kansas with selective admissions. WSU is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The current president is Dr. Donald Beggs.... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 10 | Keith Edmonson Keith Edmonson Keith Andre Edmonson is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA.A 6-5 guard with high-time shooting ability, he was part of the Purdue Boilermakers team that reached the NCAA final four in 1980, alongside with Joe Barry Carroll... |
SG | Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... |
Purdue Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball The Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 11 | Lafayette Lever Lafayette Lever Lafayette "Fat" Lever is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He is currently the director of player development for the Sacramento Kings.... * |
PG | Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... |
Arizona State (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 12 | John Bagley | PG | Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... (from Washington Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... via Detroit Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where... ) |
Boston College Boston College Eagles men's basketball The Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played... (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 13 | Eric "Sleepy" Floyd Sleepy Floyd Eric Augustus "Sleepy" Floyd is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'3" guard, Floyd played competitively at Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, and starred at Georgetown University before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the 13th pick of the 1982 NBA Draft... + |
SG | New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Georgetown (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 14 | Lester Conner Lester Conner Lester Allen Conner is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played for numerous NBA teams... |
PG | Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Oregon State Oregon State Beavers The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 15 | David Thirdkill David Thirdkill David Thirdkill is a retired American basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A small forward from the College of Southern Idaho and Bradley University, Thirdkill played in five NBA seasons from 1982 to 1987... |
SF | Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... (from Denver Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... ) |
Bradley Bradley University Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350.... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 16 | Terry Teagle Terry Teagle Terry Michael Teagle is a retired American professional basketball player whose career lasted from 1982 to 1993.... |
SG | Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
Baylor Baylor Bears Baylor Bears refers to the sports teams of Baylor University. Baylor's men's sports teams are nicknamed the Bears, and some women's teams are nicknamed the Lady Bears. Student athletes participate in the NCAA's Division I, and Baylor is the only private school in the Big 12 Conference... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 17 | Brook Steppe Brook Steppe Michael Holbrook Steppe is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. He was a 6'5" shooting guard... |
SG | Kansas City Kings (from Phoenix Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... via New Jersey New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... ) |
Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 18 | Ricky Pierce Ricky Pierce Ricky Charles Pierce is a retired American National Basketball Association player.-Playing career:... + |
SG | Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where... (from San Antonio San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... via Portland Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... ) |
Rice Rice Owls The Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls. The name comes from the owls in Rice's crest.Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics and is part of Conference USA. Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 19 | Rob Williams Rob Williams (basketball) Robert Aaron Williams , is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 1982 NBA Draft.... |
PG | Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... (from Seattle Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as... ) |
Houston (Jr. Junior (education) "Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman... ) |
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| 20 | Paul Pressey Paul Pressey Paul Matthew Pressey is an American former professional basketball player. Pressey is widely, though unofficially, credited with being the originator of the point forward position, combining the attributes of a point guard and forward... |
SF | Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... |
Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketball The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik.... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 21 | Eddie Phillips Eddie Phillips (basketball) Eddie Lee Phillips is an American former basketball player in the NBA.Out of the University of Alabama , Philipps, a 6-7 forward, was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1982 but played only one season in the NBA, averaging 3.2 pts 1.6 rbs in 48 games.He later starred in professional... |
SF | New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... (from Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... ) |
Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program has a history of being among the best of the Southeastern Conference . It trails only Kentucky in basketball wins, SEC tournament titles, and SEC regular season titles in the 12-member conference. The team is coached by head coach Anthony Grant,... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 22 | Mark McNamara Mark McNamara Mark McNamara , is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft.... |
C | Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... |
California California Golden Bears The California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 29 varsity athletic programs and various club teams of the University of California, Berkeley... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 23 | Darren Tillis Darren Tillis Darren Tillis is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from Cleveland State University, Tillis played in 2 NBA seasons... |
C | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
Cleveland State Cleveland State Vikings The Cleveland State Vikings, or Vikes, are the athletic teams of Cleveland State University. Before as Fenn College they were known as the Fenn College Foxes or Fenn Foxes. Cleveland State competes in NCAA Division I. They have been a member of the NCAA Division I since 1972. They were previously... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 24 | Oliver Robinson Oliver Robinson Oliver Robinson is a retired American basketball player who played shooting guard for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.... |
SG | San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association .... |
Alabama-Birmingham UAB Blazers men's basketball The UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 25 | Bryan Warrick Bryan Warrick Bryan Anthony Warrick is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'5" 218 lb shooting guard and played collegiately at Saint Joseph's University where he was named to the East Coast Conference and Philadelphia Big 5 First Teams.Warrick was selected with the 2nd pick of the... |
SG | Washington Bullets | Saint Joseph's Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball The Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 26 | Ricky Frazier Ricky Frazier Ricky Frazier is a drafted American professional basketball player who was cut before ever playing. He was drafted by the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls in 1982. After transferring from St. Louis University in 1980, he played on three Big Eight Conference championship and NCAA... |
SF | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
Missouri Missouri Tigers men's basketball The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 27 | Fred Roberts Fred Roberts Frederick Clark Roberts is a retired American basketball player who played power forward in the National Basketball Association for 13 seasons, a career spanning from 1983 to 1997, becoming one of the more successful journeymen to play in the league... |
PF | Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... |
Brigham Young BYU Cougars men's basketball The BYU Cougars men's basketball team represents Brigham Young University in NCAA Division I basketball play. Established in 1902, the team has won 30 conference championships and 2 NIT Tournaments , and competed in 26 NCAA Tournaments. It currently competes in the West Coast Conference... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 28 | David Magley | PF | Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... |
Kansas (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 29 | Scott Hastings Scott Hastings (basketball) Scott Alan Hastings is a retired American player in the National Basketball Association. His career spanned from 1982–1993 and he played forward/center for the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.- College :Hastings played collegiate ball at the... |
F/C | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 30 | Wallace Bryant Wallace Bryant Wallace Gordon Bryant Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. A 7’0”, 245 pound center, Bryant attended Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana before playing at the University of San Francisco. He was than drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1982... |
C | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
San Francisco San Francisco Dons men's basketball The San Francisco Dons basketball team represents the University of San Francisco in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's college basketball. The Dons compete in the West Coast Conference, in which they have won sixteen regular season and one conference tournament... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 31 | Rod Higgins Rod Higgins Roderick Dwayne "Rod" Higgins is a retired American professional basketball player who currently serves as president of basketball operations for the National Basketball Association's Charlotte Bobcats.... |
F/C | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs The Fresno State Bulldogs represent California State University, Fresno in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The teams have been members of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1969... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 32 | Richard Anderson Richard Anderson (basketball) Richard Andrew Anderson is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. A 6'10", . power forward, he played collegiately at University of California, Santa Barbara from 1978 to 1982.... |
PF | San Diego Clippers | UC Barbara (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 33 | Linton Townes Linton Townes Linton Rodney Townes is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 190 lb forward and played collegiately at James Madison University from 1978 to 1982. He played for four NBA teams. He also starred in high school at Covington High School in Covington Virginia... |
SF | Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... |
James Madison James Madison Dukes The James Madison University Dukes is the name given the athletics teams of James Madison University. The name "Dukes" is derived from Samuel Page Duke, the university's second president. JMU is a charter member of the Colonial Athletic Association, which sponsors sports at the NCAA Division I level... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 34 | Vince Taylor | SF | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 35 | Derek Smith Derek Smith (basketball) Derek Ervin Smith was an American NBA player. He won a national championship with the Louisville Cardinals in 1980, and spent nine years in the NBA in a career shortened by a knee injury. He would later become an assistant coach for the Washington Bullets from 1994 until his death.-Career:Smith... |
SG | Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Louisville Louisville Cardinals men's basketball The Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 36 | J. J. Anderson Mitchell Anderson Mitchell Ogren Anderson is an American character actor.Anderson was born in Jamestown, New York, to a retail store owner mother and a father who worked in business... |
SF | Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... |
Bradley Bradley University Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350.... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 37 | Audie Norris Audie Norris Audie James Norris is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'9" 230 lb center and played collegiately at Jackson State University from 1978 to 1982. He played for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers from 1982 to 1985... |
C | Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... |
Jackson State Jackson State Tigers The Jackson State Tigers represent Jackson State University in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.-Conference affiliation:Jackson State University's athletic teams participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 38 | Wayne Sappleton Wayne Sappleton Wayne B. Sappleton is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets... |
F | Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (traded to New Jersey New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Loyola University Chicago Loyola Ramblers The Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 39 | Kevin Magee Kevin Magee (basketball) Kevin Dornell Magee , was an American basketball player. He played in the power forward position, height 6-8 and weight 230 .... |
PF | Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... |
UC Irvine UC Irvine Anteaters UC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 40 | Guy Morgan Guy Morgan Munden Guy Morgan is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'8" guard from Wake Forest University, Morgan was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft. He played eight games for the Pacers during the 1982-83 NBA season, scoring 15 points.-Note:... |
G | Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and their homecourt is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Their only Final Four appearance was in 1962 and through the years they have produced several NBA players. The Demon Deacons have... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 41 | Dwight Anderson Dwight Anderson Dwight Anthony Anderson is an American former professional basketball player.-Early years:Anderson graduated from Roth High School in Dayton. He played for the University of Kentucky 1978-1980, scoring 13 PPG on 50FG%... |
G | Washington Bullets | USC (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 42 | Jeff Taylor Jeff Taylor (basketball) Jeff Taylor is a retired American professional basketball player who played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1982 NBA Draft... |
SG | Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 43 | Jose Slaughter Jose Slaughter Jose Dan Slaughter is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'5" shooting guard and attended the University of Portland.... |
SG | Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
Portland Portland Pilots The Portland Pilots were a Class-B minor league baseball team in Portland, Maine out of the New England League. Created in 1946 as the Portland Gulls, the Pilots lasted until 1949, when the New England League collapsed... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 44 | Mike Gibson | F | Washington Bullets | South Carolina Upstate University of South Carolina Upstate The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Formerly known as the University of South Carolina Spartanburg, the school changed its name in the summer of 2004... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 45 | Russ Schoene Russ Schoene Russ Schoene is a retired American professional basketball player and former assistant men's basketball coach at the University of Washington.... |
F/C | Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... |
Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs basketball The Chattanooga Mocs basketball team represents the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in NCAA Division I men's competition. -History:... (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 46 | Tony Guy | G | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
Kansas (Sr. Senior (education) Senior is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the 4th year of study .-High school:... ) |
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| 48 | Craig Hodges Craig Hodges Craig Anthony Hodges is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times... |
SG | San Diego Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
Long Beach State California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California by enrollment... |
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| 63 | Chuck Nevitt Chuck Nevitt Charles Goodrich 'Chuck' Nevitt is a retired American professional basketball player, known primarily for his great height. At 7 ft 5 in , he played the center position throughout his nine-year career in the NBA, and remains one of the tallest players ever in NBA history... |
C | Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
North Carolina State NC State Wolfpack The athletic teams of the North Carolina State University, known as the Wolfpack, compete in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports. NC State is a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and has won eight national championships: two NCAA championships, two AIAW championships, and four titles... |
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| 72 | Mark Eaton Mark Eaton (basketball) Mark E. Eaton is a retired American professional basketball player who was a member of the NBA's Utah Jazz from 1982 to 1994. He was famous for his giant frame and his strong defense... + |
C | Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
UCLA UCLA Bruins men's basketball The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,... |
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| 207 | Panagiotis Giannakis Panagiotis Giannakis Panagiotis Giannakis , nicknamed "The Dragon", is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. He is the former head coach of the pro club Olympiacos, and the Greek National Basketball Team. Under Giannakis' guidance, the Greek National team won the gold medal at the 2005 EuroBasket... |
PG | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC (in Greek: KAE Iωνικός Νικαίας is a Greek professional basketball club that was founded in Nikaia, Piraeus in 1965.-Arena:... |
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| 220 | Sean Tuohy Sean Tuohy Sean Tuohy is an American sports commentator and restaurateur. He played college basketball at the University of Mississippi in the early 1980s, and is known for being the all-time assists leader in the Southeastern Conference .... |
PG | New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
University of Mississippi University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1844, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford, four branch campuses located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as well as the... |