Cliff Meely facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 10, 1947 Rosedale, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | May 29, 2013 (aged 65) Boulder, Colorado |
| High school | Harlan (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the San Diego Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1971–1981 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1976 | Houston Rockets |
| 1976 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1977–1979 | AMG Sebastiani Rieti |
| 1979–1980 | Mulhouse |
| 1980–1981 | Lazio |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,658 (8.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,703 (5.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 398 (1.3 apg) |
Cliff Meely (born July 10, 1947 – died May 29, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Cliff was known for his amazing skills in college. He played for the Colorado Buffaloes team. His jersey number, 20, was retired by the University of Colorado. This is a very special honor for a player.
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Cliff Meely's College Basketball Journey
Cliff Meely started his college basketball career at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado. He played there for one year. After that, he moved to the University of Colorado Boulder. He played for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1968 to 1971.
Becoming a Star Player
During his time at Colorado, Cliff was a top player. He still holds records for the most points and rebounds per game in the school's history. He was chosen as an "All-Conference" player every year he played. This means he was one of the best players in the Big Eight Conference. In his final year, he was even named a first-team All-American. This honor means he was one of the best college players in the entire country.
Playing in the NBA
In 1971, Cliff Meely was chosen in the 1971 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. This was a big step for him to play in the NBA. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America.
His Time with the Rockets and Lakers
Cliff played for the Houston Rockets for five years. He was a power forward for the team. In his last NBA season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. His first year in the NBA was his best for statistics. He scored about 9.9 points and grabbed 6.6 rebounds per game.
Playing Basketball in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Cliff Meely went to play basketball in Europe. He played for two years in different teams. He played for AMG Sebastiani Rieti in Italy. He also played for Mulhouse in France and Lazio in Italy. Health issues eventually led him to stop playing professional basketball.
Later Life and Legacy
Cliff Meely passed away in 2013 in Boulder, Colorado. He was 65 years old. He is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players from the University of Colorado. His retired jersey number shows how much he meant to the team and its fans.
See also
In Spanish: Cliff Meely para niños
