Barry Parkhill
Encyclopedia
Barry Parkhill is a retired American
professional basketball
player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1973 NBA Draft
but elected to play in the American Basketball Association
instead. A 6' 4" (1.93 m) guard-forward from the University of Virginia
, Parkhill played in three ABA seasons for 2 different teams. He played for the Virginia Squires
and the Spirits of St. Louis
.
and the ACC Athlete of the Year
for the 1971-72 season when he averaged 21.6 points per game and led the Cavaliers to their second postseason appearance in school history. His number 40 was retired at the end of his senior season. In 2002, Parkhill was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team
as one of the fifty greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference
history.
in State College, Pennsylvania
. He is among the All-Time scoring leaders and broke the 1,000 point barrier during his senior year.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who was selected by the 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...
in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1973 NBA Draft
1973 NBA Draft
The 1973 NBA Draft was the 27th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 24, 1973 before the 1973–74 season. In this draft, 17 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
but elected to play in the American Basketball Association
American Basketball Association
The American Basketball Association was a professional basketball league founded in 1967. The ABA ceased to exist with the ABA–NBA merger in 1976.-League history:...
instead. A 6' 4" (1.93 m) guard-forward from the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, Parkhill played in three ABA seasons for 2 different teams. He played for the Virginia Squires
Virginia Squires
The Virginia Squires were a basketball franchise in the former American Basketball Association from 1970 until just before the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.-In Oakland :...
and the Spirits of St. Louis
Spirits of St. Louis
The Spirits of St. Louis were one of two teams still in existence at the end of the American Basketball Association that did not survive the ABA-NBA merger. They were a member of the ABA in its last two seasons, 1974–75 and 1975–76, while playing their home games at the St...
.
Professional career
In his ABA career, Parkhill played in 173 games and scored a total of 970 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1975 season with the Virginia Squires appearing in 78 games and scoring 607 points.| Professional Career | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Ag Tm | Lg | G | GS | MP | FG | FGA | 3P | 3PA | FT | FTA | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| 1974 | 22 | VIR Virginia Squires The Virginia Squires were a basketball franchise in the former American Basketball Association from 1970 until just before the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.-In Oakland :... |
ABA American Basketball Association The American Basketball Association was a professional basketball league founded in 1967. The ABA ceased to exist with the ABA–NBA merger in 1976.-League history:... |
60 | 869 | 115 | 310 | 3 | 16 | 50 | 61 | 13 | 52 | 65 | 96 | 28 | 12 | 80 | 151 | 283 |
| 1975 | 23 | VIR | ABA | 78 | 1870 | 266 | 638 | 0 | 8 | 75 | 100 | 27 | 106 | 133 | 226 | 50 | 11 | 170 | 228 | 607 |
| 1976 | 24 | SSL Spirits of St. Louis The Spirits of St. Louis were one of two teams still in existence at the end of the American Basketball Association that did not survive the ABA-NBA merger. They were a member of the ABA in its last two seasons, 1974–75 and 1975–76, while playing their home games at the St... |
ABA | 35 | 377 | 37 | 100 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 26 | 64 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 46 | 80 |
| TOTALS | 173 | 3116 | 418 | 1048 | 4 | 35 | 130 | 169 | 42 | 182 | 224 | 386 | 87 | 30 | 279 | 425 | 970 |
College career
Parkhill was named the ACC Men's Basketball Player of the YearACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the men's basketball player in the Atlantic Coast Conference voted by members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association as the most outstanding player...
and the ACC Athlete of the Year
ACC Athlete of the Year
The Atlantic Coast Conference Athlete of the Year award is given to the male and female athlete who show extraordinary talent throughout the entire season. The award is decided by members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association....
for the 1971-72 season when he averaged 21.6 points per game and led the Cavaliers to their second postseason appearance in school history. His number 40 was retired at the end of his senior season. In 2002, Parkhill was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team
ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team
In 2002 the Atlantic Coast Conference selected 50th anniversary teams for most of its sports. The 50-member men's basketball team was voted on by a 120-member blue-ribbon committee that was selected by the league's 50th Anniversary Committee....
as one of the fifty greatest players in Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
history.
| University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson... Career |
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| SEASONS | GP | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
| 1969-70 | Freshmen Stats Were Not Available | |||||
| 1970-71 | 26 | 42.1 | 80.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 15.9 |
| 1971-72 | 28 | 45.2 | 76.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 21.6 |
| 1972-73 | 25 | 40.2 | 82.7 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 16.8 |
| Totals | 79 | 42.8 | 79.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 18.2 |
High school
Parkhill attended and played basketball for State College High SchoolState College Area High School
State College Area High School is the only public high school in the State College Area School District. Located within walking distance of Penn State University, the school offers a wide and diverse selection of electives, and is known for its academic, athletic, and musical prominence.State High...
in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania
State College is the largest borough in Centre County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the principal city of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Centre County. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034, and roughly double...
. He is among the All-Time scoring leaders and broke the 1,000 point barrier during his senior year.
Coaching
- 1977 - University of Virginia, Graduate Assistant Coach (under Terry HollandTerry HollandMichael Terrence "Terry" Holland is the Athletics Director and Executive Assistant to Chancellor Steve Ballard at East Carolina University...
) - 1978-83 - Assistant Coach, William & MaryWilliam & Mary Tribe men's basketballThe William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team represents The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Colonial Athletic Association and play their home games in Kaplan Arena....
(under brother Bruce ParkhillBruce ParkhillBruce Parkhill was the head basketball coach at Penn State from 1983 to 1995. He compiled a 181-169 as the head coach at PSU. He was faced with the daunting task of resurrecting the Penn State program, but eventually retired...
) - 1984-87 - Head CoachHead coachA head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
, William & MaryWilliam & Mary Tribe men's basketballThe William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team represents The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Colonial Athletic Association and play their home games in Kaplan Arena....
(Record: 43-68, .387) - 1989-90 - Head CoachHead coachA head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
, Saint Michael's CollegeSaint Michael's CollegeSaint Michael's College is a private, residential liberal arts Catholic college. The campus is located in Colchester, Vermont. It was founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, a French order of Catholic priests.-History:...
(Record: 9-18, .333) - 1990-92 - Assistant Coach, NavyNavy Midshipmen men's basketballThe Navy Midshipmen men's basketball team represents the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland, in NCAA Division I college basketball...
Administration
- 1992-94 - Associate Director of Regional Development, University of Virginia Office of Development
- 1995-98 - Director of Alumni Development, University of Virginia Alumni Association
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- Director of Capital Projects for Athletics
- 1999 - University of Virginia Associate Director of Athletics for Development
- Director of Capital Projects for Athletics
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