Barry Sumpter

Barry Sumpter (born November 11, 1965 in Brooklyn, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 3rd round (56th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft. A 6'11" forward-center from the University of Louisville and Austin Peay State University, Sumpter played in only one career NBA game with the Los Angeles Clippers. On April 2, 1989, he played one minute in a game against the Detroit Pistons. He later played in the Continental Basketball Association for the Quad City Thunder and set the team records for blocked shots (338), rebounds (2,503), and career games played (385).

Barry Sumpter
Personal information
Born(1965-11-11)November 11, 1965
Brooklyn, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolLovejoy (Lovejoy, Illinois)
College
NBA draft1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 56th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career1988–1999
PositionPower forward
Number51
Career history
1988–1989Quad City Thunder
1989Los Angeles Clippers
1990–1993Quad City Thunder
1993Fargo-Moorhead Fever
1993–1994Oklahoma City Cavalry
1994–1999Quad City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com


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