Rex Morgan (basketball)
Rex Morgan (October 27, 1948 – January 15, 2016)[1] was an American basketball player who played as a guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 1970 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics and played two seasons with the team.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1948 Charleston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2016 (aged 67) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Charleston (Charleston, Illinois) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1970: 2nd round, 4th overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1972 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
In college he played guard for the 1969–70 Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team that reached the national championship game, losing to UCLA.
Morgan was a head coach in the United States Basketball League for 14 seasons. He is the winningest coach in the USBL, with 196. In 1990, Morgan was named USBL Coach of the Year.[2]
References
- "Rex Morgan". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
- "USBL Unveils 20th Anniversary Team". oursportscentral.com. Our Sports Central. 21 June 2005. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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