Dana Pagett

Dana P. Pagett (born March 29, 1949) is an American retired professional basketball player who spent one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Virginia Squires during the 1971–72 season. He attended University of Southern California where he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers during the eleventh round of the 1971 NBA draft. After that season he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, but was released before the start of the 1972–73 National Basketball Association (NBA) season.[1] He was an assistant coach for the Loyola Marymount Lions, Long Beach State 49ers and Utah State Aggies men's basketball teams. He was also the assistant coach for Rancho Santiago Community College District men's basketball team and was later promoted to the head coach position.[2]

Dana Pagett
Pagett during his tenure with the Virginia Squires.
Personal information
Born (1949-03-29) March 29, 1949
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolEl Segundo (El Segundo, California)
CollegeUSC (1968–1971)
NBA draft1971: 11th round, 178th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
PositionGuard
Number21
Career history
1971Virginia Squires
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. "Blazers cut Dana Pagett". Bulletin, The. Bend, Oregon. Associated Press. 28 September 1972. p. 17.
  2. "'Cliff Helped Me Grow Up' : Dana Pagett Credits Basketball Success to Prep Coach". Los Angeles Times. LAtimes.com. 29 June 1989. Retrieved 4 January 2014.


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