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1970–71 Carolina Cougars season

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The 1970–71 Carolina Cougars season was the 2nd season of the Cougars in the ABA. The Cougars finished dead last in the Eastern Division, though they missed the playoffs by 3 games. They finished 8th in point per game at 115.3 points per game, while finishing 6th in points allowed at 119.4 points per game. The team faltered near the end of the season, losing 11 straight games from February 25 to March 19. Their biggest win streak was 3, which they accomplished 5 times in the season.

Head coachBones McKinney (17-25)
Jerry Steele (17-25)
ArenaGreensboro Coliseum
Charlotte Coliseum
Dorton Arena
Record34–50 (.405)
PlaceDivision: 6th
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1970–71 Carolina Cougars season
Head coachBones McKinney (17-25)
Jerry Steele (17-25)
ArenaGreensboro Coliseum
Charlotte Coliseum
Dorton Arena
Results
Record34–50 (.405)
PlaceDivision: 6th
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During the regular season, the Cougars played 18 games in Greensboro, 12 in Charlotte, and 12 in Raleigh.

Roster

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1970–71 Carolina Cougars roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
F 31 Gary Bradds 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 210 lb (95 kg) July 26, 1942 Ohio State
SF 27 Joe Caldwell 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) November 1, 1941 Arizona State
SF 13 Frank Card 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) December 28, 1944 South Carolina State
G 34 Mack Daughtry 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) July 20, 1946 Albany State
C 33 Ira Harge 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 225 lb (102 kg) March 14, 1941 New Mexico
PF 12 Rich Johnson 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) December 18, 1946 Grambling State
G Arvesta Kelly 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) November 20, 1945 Lincoln (MO)
F 13 Lonnie Kluttz 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) September 17, 1945 North Carolina A&T
PG 21 George Lehmann 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) May 1, 1941 Campbell
PG 23 Gene Littles 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 160 lb (73 kg) June 29, 1943 High Point
C 22 Chuck Lloyd 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) May 22, 1947 Yankton College
SF 35 Randolph Mahaffey 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) September 28, 1945 Clemson
SG 44 Larry Miller 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1946-04-04 North Carolina
C 24 Dave Newmark 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 240 lb (109 kg) September 11, 1946 Columbia
C 43 George Peeples 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) October 30, 1943 Iowa
SG 11 Bob Verga 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) September 7, 1945 Duke
SF 14 Vann Williford 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) January 26, 1948 NC State
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Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

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Final standings

Eastern Division

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TeamWLPCT.GB
Virginia Squires5529.655 -
Kentucky Colonels4440.52411.0
New York Nets4044.47615.0
The Floridians3747.44018.0
Pittsburgh Condors3648.42919.0
Carolina Cougars3450.40521.0
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Awards, records, and honors

1971 ABA All-Star Game played on January 23, 1971, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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