Randy Denton
American basketball player (born 1949)
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Randall Drew Denton (born February 18, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player.
BornFebruary 18, 1949
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
High schoolWilliam G. Enloe
(Raleigh, North Carolina)
(Raleigh, North Carolina)
Denton, circa 1970 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 18, 1949 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | William G. Enloe (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
| College | Duke (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 4th round, 61st overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Playing career | 1971–1979 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 54, 32, 45, 34 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Carolina Cougars |
| 1972–1974 | Memphis Pros / Tams |
| 1974–1975 | Utah Stars |
| 1975–1976 | Spirits of St. Louis |
| 1976–1977 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1977–1979 | Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,749 (11.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,547 (8.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 528 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Denton graduated from William G. Enloe High School in 1967.[1] A 6'10" center from Duke University, Randy holds the all-time Duke record for average rebounds per game at 12.7.[2] Denton played six seasons (1971–1977) in the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association as a member of the Carolina Cougars, Memphis Pros / Tams, Utah Stars, Spirits of St. Louis, and Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 11.5 points and 8.6 rebounds in his ABA/NBA career.[3][4]
