Bud Stallworth facts for kids
| No. 15 | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 18, 1950 Hartselle, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | Morgan County Training School (Hartselle, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1969–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1972–1977 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1974 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1974–1977 | New Orleans Jazz |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,403 (7.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 861 (2.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 213 (0.7 apg) |
Isaac "Bud" Stallworth (born January 18, 1950) is a former American basketball player. He was a talented shooting guard who played for the Kansas Jayhawks in college. Bud was known for his impressive skills on the court.
He stood at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) tall and weighed 190 pounds (86 kg). After a great college career, he went on to play professionally in the NBA.
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Bud's College Basketball Journey
Bud Stallworth played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks from 1969 to 1972. He quickly became a star player. In 1972, he received some big awards.
Top Honors in College
In 1972, Bud was named a second-team All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the entire country. He also won the Big Eight Conference Player of the Year award. This showed he was the top player in his conference.
A Memorable Game
One of Bud's most famous moments in college happened in 1972. He scored an amazing 50 points in a game against the Missouri team. This was a huge achievement and showed his scoring power. His jersey number, 15, was later retired by the Kansas Jayhawks to honor his contributions.
Bud's Professional Career
After his successful college career, Bud Stallworth was ready for the professional leagues. He was chosen by two teams in the 1972 drafts.
Joining the NBA
The Seattle SuperSonics picked Bud seventh overall in the 1972 NBA draft. This meant he was one of the first players chosen that year. He also had an offer from the Denver Rockets in the ABA Draft. Bud decided to play in the NBA.
Playing for the Sonics and Jazz
Bud played for the Seattle SuperSonics for two seasons, from 1972 to 1974. After that, he moved to the New Orleans Jazz. He played for the Jazz for three seasons, from 1974 to 1977.
Career Ending Injury
Unfortunately, Bud's playing career ended early in 1977 because of a back injury. Even though his career was cut short, he left his mark on the game.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Bud Stallworth continued his education. In 1978, he graduated from the University of Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree in social work.
See also
In Spanish: Isaac Stallworth para niños
