Frankie Sanders

Frankie J. Sanders (born January 23, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player.^[1] After a standout collegiate career at Southern University, in which Sanders averaged 26 points and 10 rebounds per game and scored over 2,000 points in his three-year career, he was selected in the 1978 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs as the 20th overall pick.^[1][2]

Born (1957-01-23) January 23, 1957 (age 69)

Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)

High schoolStivers (Dayton, Ohio)

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Frankie Sanders

Personal information
Born	(1957-01-23) January 23, 1957 (age 69) Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Stivers (Dayton, Ohio)
College	Southern (1975–1978)
NBA draft	1978: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Drafted by	San Antonio Spurs
Playing career	1978–1987
Position	Small forward
Number	45, 4
Career history
1978	San Antonio Spurs
1979	Boston Celtics
1981	Kansas City Kings
1982–1984	Albany Patroons
1984–1985	Albuquerque Silvers
1985–1986	ABC Nantes
1986	Gold Coast Stingrays
1987	Jersey Jammers
1987	Rhode Island Gulls
Career highlights
CBA champion (1984)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Sanders' NBA career was shortened by self-admitted irresponsible behavior, such as drug use, drinking, and partying too much.^[2] He played for three different teams in two seasons despite being a first round draft selection.^[1][2] Over the course of his professional career, he played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), United States Basketball League (USBL), and overseas in France, Spain, and Venezuela.^[2] Sanders won the CBA championship in 1983–84 while playing for the Albany Patroons.^[2]