Doug Kistler
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Forward | |
| Number | 5 |
|---|---|
| Career history | |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Douglas C. Kistler (March 21, 1938 – February 29, 1980) was an American basketball player. He attended Radnor High School in Wayne, Pennsylvania.[1]
A 6'9" (2.06 m), 210 lb (95 kg)
power forward, Kistler played at Duke University from 1959 to 1961, earning the ACC men's basketball tournament Most Valuable Player Award in 1960.[2] Kistler was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 3rd round (3rd pick, 26th overall) of the 1961 NBA draft.[1] He played five games for the New York Knicks during the 1961–62 NBA season and averaged 1.6 points per game.[1]
Kistler died in an automobile accident in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1980.[3]
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 |
NBA
Source[1]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–62 | New York | 5 | 2.6 | .500 | .500 | .2 | .0 | 1.6 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Doug Kistler Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Doug Kistler at dukeupdate.com
- ^ Known Deceased Basketball Individuals at APBR.org
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