Art Becker Biography

American basketball player and coach

Arthur C. Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.

A 6:ft 7:in (2.01:m) forward from Arizona State University, Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball *ociation (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets. He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.

Since 2005, Becker has served as president of the National Junior College Athletic *ociation (NJCAA). He served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.

References

    Sources

    • Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
    • NJCAA profile


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