Fred McKinnon (born 1960s) is an American former basketball player. He is known for being the Big South Conference's first ever Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1985–86.[1]
Personal information | |
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Born | 1960s |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Crystal River (Crystal River, Florida) |
College | Florida College (1982–1983) Winthrop (1983–1986) |
NBA draft | 1986: undrafted |
Position | Forward |
Career highlights and awards | |
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McKinnon, a 6'6" forward from Crystal River, Florida,[2] played one year of junior college basketball at Florida College before transferring to Winthrop University in 1983.[2] In his senior year in 1985–86, McKinnon averaged 21.1 points per game to lead all Big South players.[3]
Through the 2012–13 season, McKinnon holds the Big South Conference record for field goals made in a game with 20.[3] He is also tied for second for most field goal attempts in a single game with 31.[3] For his career, McKinnon finished with 1,427 points.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Men's Basketball History" (PDF). p. 15. Winthrop University. 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ a b Murray, Vince (April 4, 1982). "Knights Pace All-Area Team" (PDF). Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Men's Basketball Records and History" (PDF). Big South Conference. 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
- ^ "All-time Misc. Records" (PDF). Men's Basketball. Winthrop University. 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2013.[permanent dead link ]