Marlbert Pradd
Marlbert Pradd Jr. (November 17, 1944 – April 27, 2014) was an American basketball player. After a standout college basketball career with Dillard University, he played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers from 1967 to 1969.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1944 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 27, 2014 (aged 69) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carver (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Dillard (1963–1967) |
| NBA draft | 1967: 6th round, 58th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1967–1969 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA statistics | |
| Points | 332 (4.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 76 (1.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 26 (0.3 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life
Pradd was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his childhood as a resident of Altgeld Garden housing projects. He attended Carver High School.
Basketball career
Pradd attended Dillard University where he was a NAIA All-American in from 1965 to 1967[3] and made the All-Gulf Coast Conference team from 1964 to 1965.[2] He averaged 34.3 points in 19 games as a freshman and 35.4 points in 27 games during his sophomore season.[3] He led the NAIA in scoring during his junior season, averaging 39.1 points in 20 games.[4] During his senior season, he averaged 42.0 points per game.[3][5] He finished his career as the leading scorer in Dillard history, with 2,907 points for a 37.5 average.[lower-alpha 1] He was subsequently drafted by the Chicago Bulls during the sixth round of the 1967 NBA draft. In May 1967, he signed with New Orleans Buccaneers of the American Basketball Association.[3] He played two seasons for the Buccaneers before being waived in September 1969.[2] In 2003, he was selected to the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- "Pradd offered 100Gs to turn pro in N.O." The Louisiana Weekly. 25 February 1967. p. 14. Retrieved 27 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Bucs waive DU's Pradd". The Louisiana Weekly. 27 September 1969. p. 19. Retrieved 27 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Marlbert Pradd signs with N.O. Buccaneers". The Louisiana Weekly. 13 May 1967. p. 18. Retrieved 27 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "N.A.I.A. cagers led by Marlbert Pradd". The Baltimore Sun. 27 March 1966. p. 44. Retrieved 27 December 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Marlbert Pradd" (PDF). labball.com. Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame. 2003. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
Notes
- Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame states that he scored 2,907 points for a 37.5 average[5] while The Louisiana Weekly states he scored 2,857 career points.[3]