Barry Yates
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Randolph, Iowa, U.S.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 30, 1946 Randolph, Iowa, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fremont–Mills (Randolph, Iowa) |
| College | Maryland (1970–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 8th round, 131st overall pick |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Playing career | 1971–1974 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 35 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1973–1974 | Cherry Hill Rookies |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Barry Yates (born January 30, 1946) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers in 24 games during the 1971–72 NBA season.[1]
Yates started his college basketball career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers where he played on the freshman team during the 1963–64 season.[2] He spent the following five years in the United States Coast Guard.[2] Yates joined the Maryland Terrapins in 1969 and redshirted his first season.[2] He returned to playing in the 1970–71 season and averaged 13.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.[2] Yates was selected as the 131st overall pick in the 1971 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.[3] He chose to start his professional career despite having one additional year of collegiate eligibility remaining.[3]
Yates played for the Cherry Hill Rookies of the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) during the 1973–74 season.[4]
