Jonathan Moore (basketball, born 1958)
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Jonathan Moore is an American
former basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Furman University
between 1976–77 and 1979–80
. A native of Charleston, South Carolina
, Moore finished his career as one of the greatest players in Southern Conference
history.
During his four-year tenure at Furman, Moore averaged 16.9 points per game, became one of only three players in conference history to be named First Team All-SoCon four times, was a two-time SoCon Basketball Tournament MVP and was twice named the Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
. He scored 2,299 points and grabbed 1,242 rebounds, placing him on an exclusive list of NCAA Division I men's basketball players to achieve both of those milestones. Through the 2009–10 season
, his rebounds total is sixth all-time in conference history, while his points total ranks eighth.
After his collegiate career ended, Moore was selected in the third round (64th overall) in the 1980 NBA Draft
by the Detroit Pistons
. However, he never played a game in the league. Moore spent the first season out of college in Italy
playing for Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano with another Furman alumnus, Clyde Mayes
. He was hoping to become more NBA-ready by playing a year of professional basketball abroad and then try to make the Pistons' roster for the season, but ultimately it never worked out.
United States
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former basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Furman University
Furman University
Furman University is a selective, private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Furman is one of the oldest, and more selective private institutions in South Carolina...
between 1976–77 and 1979–80
1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 1979–80 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 17, 1979, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1980 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on March 24, 1980 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis,...
. A native of Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
, Moore finished his career as one of the greatest players in Southern Conference
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
history.
During his four-year tenure at Furman, Moore averaged 16.9 points per game, became one of only three players in conference history to be named First Team All-SoCon four times, was a two-time SoCon Basketball Tournament MVP and was twice named the Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Southern Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1951–52 season. Fred Hetzel of Davidson is the only player to have won the award three times...
. He scored 2,299 points and grabbed 1,242 rebounds, placing him on an exclusive list of NCAA Division I men's basketball players to achieve both of those milestones. Through the 2009–10 season
2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 9, 2009, and ended with the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 5, 2010 on the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The opening round occurred on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, followed by first...
, his rebounds total is sixth all-time in conference history, while his points total ranks eighth.
After his collegiate career ended, Moore was selected in the third round (64th overall) in the 1980 NBA Draft
1980 NBA Draft
The 1980 NBA Draft was the 34th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 10, 1980, before the 1980–81 season. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
by the 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...
. However, he never played a game in the league. Moore spent the first season out of college in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
playing for Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano with another Furman alumnus, Clyde Mayes
Clyde Mayes
Clyde Clauthen Mayes, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player. He played in both the National Basketball Association and in Europe for various teams. His international career took him to Italy, France and Spain over the course of 12 years...
. He was hoping to become more NBA-ready by playing a year of professional basketball abroad and then try to make the Pistons' roster for the season, but ultimately it never worked out.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds