Taurence Chisholm
Taurence Duvael Chisholm (born in the 1960s) is an American former basketball player who is known for his collegiate career at the University of Delaware between 1984–85 and 1987–88. A point guard, Chisholm ended his career with 877 assists, which was the fourth-highest total in NCAA Division I history at the time of his graduation (as of 2014, he is 20th all-time). In 1985–86 he finished second in the nation in assists per game (apg), and his 8.0 apg average for his entire career ranks fifth all-time in Division I history.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960s |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland) Paul Laurence Dunbar (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| College | Delaware (1984–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988 / Undrafted |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Chisholm is 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) and hails from Maryland.[2] The first portion of his high school career was spent at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland before he transferred to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Baltimore.[3] He accepted a scholarship to play for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in Newark, Delaware. As a freshman in 1984–85 he was named to the East Coast Conference (ECC) All Rookie Team.[4] After compiling 200+ assists in each of his four seasons at Delaware (no other player in program history recorded 200+ in any single season),[1] Chisholm was named a finalist for the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as a senior, which is given annually to the country's best male player who is 6-feet tall or shorter.[1][4] That season he was also named a second team all-conference selection, and United Press International named him to their Little All-America team.[4]
He had a brief stint in the now-defunct United States Basketball League for the Philadelphia Aces.[5]
References
- "Records". 2012–13 Men's Basketball Media Guide. University of Delaware. 2012. p. 91. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- Johnson, Bruce (January 13, 1988). "At 5-foot-6, He's Delaware's 'Small Wonder'". philly.com. Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- McMullen, Paul (2002). Maryland Basketball: Tales from Cole Field House (Google Books). pg. 111. Johns Hopkins Press. ISBN 9780801872211. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- "All-Time Honors (through 2011–12 season)". BlueHens.com. University of Delaware. 2012. Archived from the original on March 24, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- Camillone, Jude (July 23, 1988). "Lloyd Scores 51; Aces Win 134–131". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved April 6, 2013.