Buster Matheney
American basketball player
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Charles "Buster" Matheney (August 2, 1956 – September 25, 2000) was an American basketball player who played four years for the University of Utah, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1978 NBA draft. However, he did not play in the NBA. He later played internationally, including in Australia for the Newcastle Falcons of National Basketball League.
BornAugust 2, 1956
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 25, 2000 (aged 44)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight212 lb (96 kg)
Matheney, circa 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2000 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bell (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | Utah (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Houston Rockets |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Matheney was shot and killed on a Los Angeles street in September 2000.[1]
