Paul McCracken (basketball)

Paul George McCracken (born September 11, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] McCracken, who was 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and 180 pounds (82 kg), played guard.[1]

Paul McCracken
Personal information
Born (1950-09-11) September 11, 1950
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolHillhouse
(New Haven, Connecticut)
College
NBA draft1972 / Undrafted
Playing career1972–1980
PositionShooting guard
Number4, 7
Career history
1972–1973Houston Rockets
1973–1974Hazelton Bullets
1974–1975Allentown Jets
1976Chicago Bulls
1977–1978Wilkes-Barre Barons
1978–1979Maccabi Tel Aviv
1979–1980Hawaii Volcanos
1980Galleon Shippers
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

McCracken was born in New York, New York. He attended high school at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Connecticut.[1]

College career

For college, McCracken went to California State University, Northridge.[1] He set the school single-season record for rebounds, with 330, in 1970–71.[2] A two-time All-American, two-time All-California Collegiate Athletic Association selection, and 1972 CCAA MVP, he was inducted into the college's Matador Hall of Fame in 1993.[3]

Professional career

He made his NBA debut on February 6, 1973, becoming the first player from Northridge to play in the NBA.[1][3] McCracken played for the Houston Rockets from 1972–74, and the Chicago Bulls from 1976–77.[1]

McCracken played several years in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Hazelton Bullets, Allentown Jets, Wilkes-Barre Barons and Hawaii Volcanos. For his four-year career, he averaged 19.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. His best season was 1977–78, where he averaged 31.6 points per game for Wilkes-Barre and was named CBA MVP.[4]

McCracken played for the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1978–79.[5]

References
  1. "Paul McCracken NBA & ABA Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  2. "The 2010–11 Cal State Northridge Basketball Report". Gomatadors.cstv.com. May 16, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  3. "Cal State Northridge Matadors". Gomatadors.com. December 2, 1967. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  4. 1980–81 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide, page 64
  5. "Champions Cup 1978–79 (Game details)". Linguasport.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
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