Ron Lee
Encyclopedia
Ronald Henry Lee (born November 2, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
) was an All-American basketball
player for the University of Oregon
, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kids" under coach Dick Harter
with his all-out, fearless hustle and relentless desire to win. Lee played four seasons for the Ducks between 1972 and 1976. The Phoenix Suns
made him the tenth selection in the NBA draft in 1976
. In the NBA, Lee was named to the 1977 NBA All-Rookie Team
and led the NBA in steals the following season. Overall, Lee had a solid, but not spectacular career as a reserve, and became a fan favorite because of his effort on the court.
Ron Lee is still the all-time leading scorer for the University of Oregon with 2,085 points in his four seasons of play. He ranks second in career assists with 572, first in field goals (838), and fifth in free throw
s made (409). He was first team All Pac-8 in all four seasons with the Ducks, and made numerous All-American lists during his final three seasons. Lee was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
in 1998.
After ending his NBA career, Lee played for 3 years in Italy.
, former All American basketball player at Marshall University
and sixth overall pick in the 1972 NBA Draft
. Ron has another brother who played basketball at Marshall named Eugene.
United States
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) was an All-American 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 for the University of Oregon
Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks refers to the sports teams of the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks are part of the Pacific-12 Conference in the Division 1 of the NCAA. With seventeen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and Track and Field...
, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kids" under coach Dick Harter
Dick Harter
Dick Harter is an American basketball coach, who has served as both a head and assistant coach in both the NBA and NCAA.-Coaching career:...
with his all-out, fearless hustle and relentless desire to win. Lee played four seasons for the Ducks between 1972 and 1976. The 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...
made him the tenth selection in the NBA draft in 1976
1976 NBA Draft
The 1976 NBA Draft was the 30th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 8, 1976 before the 1976–77 season. In this draft, 18 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
. In the NBA, Lee was named to the 1977 NBA All-Rookie Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
and led the NBA in steals the following season. Overall, Lee had a solid, but not spectacular career as a reserve, and became a fan favorite because of his effort on the court.
Ron Lee is still the all-time leading scorer for the University of Oregon with 2,085 points in his four seasons of play. He ranks second in career assists with 572, first in field goals (838), and fifth in free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
s made (409). He was first team All Pac-8 in all four seasons with the Ducks, and made numerous All-American lists during his final three seasons. Lee was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame honors Oregon athletes, teams, coaches, and others who have made a significant contribution to sports in Oregon. The first class was inducted in 1980, with new inductees added in the fall...
in 1998.
After ending his NBA career, Lee played for 3 years in Italy.
Personal life
Ron is younger brother of Russ LeeRuss Lee (basketball)
Russell E. "Russ" Lee is a former American basketball player who played three seasons in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd.-Collegiate career:...
, former All American basketball player at Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
and sixth overall pick in the 1972 NBA Draft
1972 NBA Draft
The 1972 NBA Draft was the 26th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 10, 1972 before the 1972–73 season. In this draft, 17 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
. Ron has another brother who played basketball at Marshall named Eugene.
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com