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American basketball player and coach

Art Becker
Personal information
Born (1942-01-12) January 12, 1942 (age 82)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolCamelback (Phoenix, Arizona)
CollegeArizona State (1961–1964)
NBA draft1964: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick
Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
Playing career1967–1973
PositionForward
Number34, 43, 14
Career history
1967–1969Houston Mavericks
1969–1971Indiana Pacers
1971–1972Denver Rockets
1972New York Nets
1972Dallas Chaparrals
Career highlights and awards
Career ABA statistics
Points5,160 (12.5 ppg)
Rebounds2,604 (6.3 rpg)
Assists410 (1.0)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Arthur C. Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.

A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Arizona State University, Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets. He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.

Since 2005, Becker has served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.

References

  1. "1969-70 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  2. "Basketball Transactions Search Results". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.

Sources

Indiana Pacers 1969–70 ABA champions


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