Ansley Hoover Truitt Jr. (August 24, 1950 – February 13, 2021) was an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association (ABA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1950 West Point, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 2021 (aged 70) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilson (San Francisco, California) |
| College | California (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 3rd round, 41st overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| 1978 | Crispa Redmanizers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Life and career
editHe played one season with the Chaparrals from 1972 through 1973. Truitt played college basketball for the California Golden Bears, where he was a first-team all-conference selection in the Pac-8 (known now as the Pac-12) in 1972.[1] He was drafted in the 1972 NBA draft in the third round with the 41st overall pick by the New York Knicks.[2]
Truitt died from COVID-19 on February 13, 2021, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Mary and three daughters, Najah, Nikita and Alanna.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Pac-12 Conference 2011–12 Men's Basketball Media Guide". Pac-12 Conference. 2011. p. 119. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
- ^ "Ansley Truitt Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Faraudo, Jeff (February 19, 2021). "Former Bears Star Big Man Ansley Truitt Dies from COVID-19". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Basketball Reference
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