Paul McCracken (basketball)
Paul George McCracken (born September 11, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] McCracken, who was 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and 180 pounds (82 kg), played guard.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1950 New York City, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hillhouse (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1972 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1972–1980 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 4, 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Houston Rockets |
| 1973–1974 | Hazelton Bullets |
| 1974–1975 | Allentown Jets |
| 1976 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1977–1978 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1978–1979 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1979–1980 | Hawaii Volcanos |
| 1980 | Galleon Shippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life
McCracken was born in New York, New York. He attended high school at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut.[1]
College career
For college, McCracken went to California State University, Northridge.[1] He set the school single-season record for rebounds, with 330, in 1970–71.[2] A two-time All-American, two-time All-California Collegiate Athletic Association selection, and 1972 CCAA MVP, he was inducted into the college's Matador Hall of Fame in 1993.[3]
Professional career
He made his NBA debut on February 6, 1973, becoming the first player from Northridge to play in the NBA.[1][3] McCracken played for the Houston Rockets from 1972–74, and the Chicago Bulls from 1976–77.[1]
McCracken played several years in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Hazelton Bullets, Allentown Jets, Wilkes-Barre Barons and Hawaii Volcanos. For his four-year career, he averaged 19.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. His best season was 1977–78, where he averaged 31.6 points per game for Wilkes-Barre and was named CBA MVP.[4]
McCracken played for the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1978–79.[5]
References
- "Paul McCracken NBA & ABA Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- "The 2010–11 Cal State Northridge Basketball Report". Gomatadors.cstv.com. May 16, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
- "Cal State Northridge Matadors". Gomatadors.com. December 2, 1967. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- 1980–81 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide, page 64
- "Champions Cup 1978–79 (Game details)". Linguasport.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.