Rod Knowles
American basketball player
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William Rodney Knowles (February 27, 1946 – October 25, 2008) was a professional basketball player who played for the Phoenix Suns and New York Nets.
BornFebruary 27, 1946
DiedOctober 25, 2008 (aged 62)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 27, 1946 |
| Died | October 25, 2008 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rose (Greenville, North Carolina) |
| College | Davidson (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 6th round, 77th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Phoenix Suns |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 23, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1968 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1968 | New York Nets |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College
Knowles helped lead the Davidson Wildcats to two NCAA tournament appearances in 1966 and 1968. He averaged 16.0 points per game, 10th all-time for the Wildcats. His 807 rebounds ranks 5th all-time.[1]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA/ABA
Source[2]
