Art Becker
Arthur C. Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 12, 1942 Akron, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Camelback (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona State (1961–1964) |
| NBA draft | 1964 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1967–1973 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 34, 43, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | Houston Mavericks |
| 1969–1971 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1971–1972 | Denver Rockets |
| 1972 | New York Nets |
| 1972 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA statistics | |
| Points | 5,160 (12.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,604 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 410 (1.0) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
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