Harold Blevins
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1943 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arkansas–Pine Bluff (1961–1965) |
| NBA draft | 1965: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1965–1966 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Coaching career | 1975–2002 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1965–1966 | Trenton Colonials |
| As coach: | |
| 1995–2002 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Career coaching record | |
| College | 36–147 (.197) |
Harold Blevins (born October 19, 1943) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He was a four-year starter for the Arkansas AM&N Golden Lions, where he is considered one of the program's greatest scorers.[1][2] Blevins was a three-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American and four-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) selection.[1][2]
Blevins was selected by the
Upon returning from Vietnam, Blevins became the head basketball coach for two junior colleges, including the men's and women's teams at Harford Community College.[1][4] In 1995, he became the head coach of the Golden Lions men's basketball team.[1] Blevins had a 36–147 record over seven seasons and was fired on July 16, 2002.[5]
Blevins was inducted into the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Hall of Fame in 2004 and the SWAC Hall of Fame in 2005.[6][2] His No. 50 jersey was retired by the Golden Lions in 2016.[1]
Notes
- ^ Frank Burgess, a selection in the 1961 NBA draft, played for the Golden Lions but was drafted after playing for Gonzaga.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "UAPB to Retire Jerseys of Basketball Greats Blevins and Mason". University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics. February 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "SWAC Inducts Seven into Hall of Fame". Southwestern Athletic Conference. December 7, 2005. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Trenton Colonials". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ Stewart, John W. (January 31, 1993). "Harford CC basketball turns corner in just four years, women's program is transformed". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Arkansas-Pine Bluff Fires Coaches". Associated Press. July 16, 2002. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ "Harold Blevins". University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2020.