Arnette Hallman
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
|---|---|
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 46th overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Playing career | 1980–1990 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1983–1984 | BC Giants Osnabrück |
| 1985–1986 | Barreirense |
| 1986–1988 | Sporting CP |
| 1988–1989 | FC Porto |
| 1989–1990 | Belenenses |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arnette Lamar Hallman (born October 19, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player.
College career
Hallman began his collegiate career at Joliet Junior College before transferring to play for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he was a starter for his two seasons there.[1][2] While playing for the Boilermakers, Hallman was renowned for his jumping ability and rebounding skills.[1] He made 67 appearances for Purdue with 65 starts, averaging 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds a contest.[3] He made headlines when scoring the game winner against Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans in January 1979.[4] In 1980, Hallman advanced to the Final four of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament.[5]
Professional career
Hallman was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 46th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Hallman spent his first professional season playing for the Maine Lumberjacks of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).[6] In 1983–84, he played for the BC Giants Osnabrück in the German Basketball Bundesliga[7] and in the FIBA Korać Cup.[8] He spent five seasons playing for four teams in Portugal.[9]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Purdue | 35 | 33 | 27.8 | .496 | – | .600 | 4.9 | .9 | .3 | .8 | 8.1 |
| 1979–80 | Purdue | 32 | 32 | 30.8 | .438 | – | .508 | 5.9 | 1.2 | .3 | .7 | 8.8 |
| Career | 67 | 65 | 29.2 | .464 | – | .561 | 5.4 | 1.0 | .3 | .7 | 8.4 | |
Personal life
Hallman has lived in Germany since his retirement from playing.[10] He works as an investment banker and in customer service at Frankfurt Airport.[10] Hallman speaks six languages.[10]
Hallman has three sons.[10] His oldest son, Arnette Hallman, is a Portuguese-Spanish professional basketball player who has played in Portugal, Spain and France.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Transfers have made a difference for Purdue basketball". IndyStar. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "2019–20 Purdue Men's Basketball" (PDF). Purdue University. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Career Stats" (PDF). Purdue Men’s Basketball Media Guide 2020–21. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ Thompson, Ken. "50 Memorable Mackey Arena Games: Jan. 13, 1979 vs. Michigan State". Journal and Courier. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Memories of Purdue's last Final Four men's hoops team". purdue.rivals.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "NASL Jerseys". Maine Lumberjacks Rosters. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Saison 1983/1984". USC Heidelberg (in German). Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Korać Cup 1983–84". Pearl basket. Archived from the original on 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Arnette Hallman". Playmaker. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d Karpick, Alan (January 14, 2016). "Old National Presents: Hallman recalls buzzer-beater". BoilerUpload. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Eurobasket. "Arnette Hallman Player Profile, Sport Lisboa Benfica, News, Stats – Eurobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2021-04-16.