Charlie Beasley facts for kids
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| Forward / Guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 23, 1945 Shawnee, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | April 11, 2015 (aged 69) McKinney, Texas |
| High school | Fair Park (Shreveport, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | SMU (1964–1967) |
| NBA Draft | 1967 / Round: 7 / Pick: 74th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro career | 1967–1971 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1971 | Dallas/Texas Chaparrals |
| 1971 | The Floridians |
Charles P. Beasley (born September 23, 1945 – died April 11, 2015) was an American basketball player. He was known for playing both college and professional basketball.
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Charles Beasley's College Basketball Journey
Charles Beasley played college basketball for Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 1964 to 1967. During his time there, he averaged 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
First Year at SMU: 1964–65 Season
In his first year, the 1964–65 season, Beasley was the third highest scorer for SMU. He averaged 12.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. His team finished with a 17-10 record. They even made it to the NCAA tournament that year. However, they lost to Wichita State in the Midwest regional semifinal.
Growing Role: 1965–66 Season
Beasley's role at SMU grew bigger in the 1965–66 season. He scored more points, averaging 18.7 points per game. This made him the second highest scorer on the team. The Mustangs ended the season with a 17–9 record. They played in the NCAA tournament again. This time, they lost to Kansas in the Midwest regional semifinal.
Final College Season: 1966–67
For his last season, 1966–67, Beasley continued to be a key player. He averaged 15 points per game, making him the second leading scorer. SMU had a strong run in the 1967 NCAA tournament. They beat Louisville in the Midwest regional semifinal. Beasley played his final college game against Houston. SMU lost 83–75 in the Midwest regional final, which ended their championship hopes.
Charles Beasley's Professional Basketball Career
After college, Charles Beasley was chosen by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1967 NBA draft. He was the 74th pick overall in the seventh round.
He went on to play professionally in the ABA. He played for the Dallas/Texas Chaparrals from 1967 to 1971. He also played for The Floridians in 1971. In total, Beasley played 281 professional games. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 69.
