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Personal information | |
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Born | Akron, Ohio, U.S. | January 12, 1942
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: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick |
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 | |
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,[1] 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.[2] 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
- ^ "1969-70 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Basketball Transactions Search Results". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- NJCAA profile