Dave Scholz
David A. Scholz (April 12, 1948 – December 5, 2015) was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player.[1] While at Stephen Decatur High School, Scholz was an All-State selection and led his team to the Elite Eight of the state tournament his junior and senior seasons. At the University of Illinois, Scholz was a two-time, first-team All-Big-10 selection and an AP All-American third team selection. At the time of graduation, Dave was Illinois' all-time leading scorer.[2] Scholz was taken with the thirteenth pick in the fourth round of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in one game for the 76ers, recording two points.[3] Scholz later resided in Nashville, Tennessee.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1948 |
| Died | December 5, 2015 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Stephen Decatur (Decatur, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969 / Round: 4 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 25 |
| Career history | |
| 1969 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1969–1970 | Hamden Bics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- "Scholz, once Illini's leading scorer, dies at 67". Herald & Review. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- "Happy 62nd, Dave Scholz!". illinihq.com. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- "Dave Scholz NBA statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
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