Ken Durrett facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1948 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | January 7, 2001 (aged 52) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| High school | Schenley (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | La Salle (1968–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro career | 1971–1977 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1975 | Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
| 1975 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1975–1977 | Lancaster Red Roses |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenneth L. Durrett (born December 8, 1948 – died January 7, 2001) was a talented American basketball player. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams like the Kansas City Kings and Philadelphia 76ers. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, Ken was a strong power forward. He was a big star at La Salle University from 1968 to 1971.
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Ken Durrett's College Career
Ken Durrett was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went to Schenley High School before joining La Salle University.
Playing for La Salle Explorers
Durrett played for the La Salle Explorers from 1968 to 1971. He was a three-time winner of the Robert V. Geasey Trophy. This award goes to the best player in the Philadelphia Big 5 college basketball group. Only four players have ever won it three times!
Ken was an amazing scorer in college.
- He finished his college career with 1,679 points.
- That's about 23.6 points per game.
- He led the Big 5 in scoring for all three of his years.
In 1969, as a sophomore, Ken was a Co-MVP (Most Valuable Player) in the Big 5. That year, the Explorers had an amazing season with 23 wins and only 1 loss. In 1971, he helped La Salle get into the 1971 National Invitation Tournament. He was also named a Consensus second-team All-American.
College Honors and Injury
Ken Durrett was honored for his great college career.
- In 1975, he was inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame.
- In 1976, he joined the La Salle Hall of Athletes.
Sadly, a knee injury ended his college playing days.
Ken Durrett in the NBA
After his college career, Ken Durrett was chosen in the 1971 NBA draft. The Cincinnati Royals picked him as the fourth overall player.
Playing for the Kings and 76ers
Ken's college knee injury still bothered him. He played for the Royals for parts of four seasons. The team later changed its name to the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. In the middle of the 1974–75 NBA season, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He retired from professional basketball at the end of that season.
His career averages in the NBA were:
- 4.0 points per game
- 1.9 rebounds per game
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Ken Durrett returned to his hometown of Pittsburgh. He became a community activist, working to help his local area. He also coached basketball, sharing his knowledge and love for the game. Ken Durrett passed away at age 52 from what appeared to be a heart attack.
See also
In Spanish: Ken Durrett para niños
