Pete Perry (basketball)

John "Pete" Perry (born March 24, 1948) is an American former basketball player. He began his collegiate career playing for Hinds Community College before he transferred to play for the UTPA Broncs. Perry was a prolific shot blocker while playing for the Broncs and he holds the program record for most blocks with 216, which is over double that of the second highest.[1] He also ranks eighth in total rebounds.[1]

Pete Perry
Personal information
Born (1948-03-24) March 24, 1948
Utica, Mississippi
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers

Perry was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 34th overall pick of the 1973 NBA draft. He was also selected in the 1973 ABA draft by the Virginia Squires.[2] Perry played during the 1974 preseason for the New York Knicks but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[3]

References

  1. "Men's Basketball 2019–20 Information Guide" (PDF). University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  2. "Lakers sign 2nd choice". Pomona Progress Bulletin. July 3, 1973. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  3. "Sports News Briefs". The New York Times. September 27, 1974. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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