Gregg Northington facts for kids
Northington in 1967
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 1948 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | (aged 68) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Harry E. Wood (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 47th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Indiana Wizards |
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Greggory D. "Poncho" Northington (born in 1948, died February 11, 2017) was an American professional basketball player. He was a very tall and talented player who played as a center. Gregg was known for his strong defense and his ability to score points.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Gregg Northington grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played basketball at Harry E. Wood High School. During his senior year, he became a star player. He set a new scoring record for the season in Indianapolis. Gregg was also known as an amazing defensive player.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Gregg was offered scholarships from many big universities. He decided to play his first year of college basketball at Murray State College. After one season there, he moved to Alabama State University. He played for the Alabama State Hornets for the rest of his college career.
Professional Basketball Career
Gregg Northington was a highly anticipated player. He was chosen in the 1971 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. They picked him as the 34th player overall. However, Gregg decided to stay at Alabama State for his final year of college.
NBA Draft and Beyond
Many people thought Gregg would be picked very early in the 1972 NBA draft. But he ended up being chosen in the third round. The Los Angeles Lakers picked him as the 47th player overall. Even though he was drafted twice by NBA teams, Gregg never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He did play for the Indiana Wizards in the All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA) during the 1978 season.
