Kevin Houston (basketball)
Personal information | |
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Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | undrafted |
Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Houston (born c. 1964) is a former American basketball player who is best known for leading NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior season at Army in 1986–87.[1] He averaged 32.9 points per game in 29 games played and set still-standing school records for points in a single game (53) and season (953).[1][2]
Houston was raised in Pearl River, New York and was a three-year starter on the varsity basketball team at Pearl River High School.[3] He was a diminutive 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 165 lbs. in his prime during college, so as a high school player was even smaller.[3] His small stature played a big role in why he was overlooked by college scouts.[4]
Houston decided to attend the
After college, Houston served his mandatory stint in the
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Kevin Houston bio". goarmysports.com. United States Military Academy. 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2010–11 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2010–11 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Graham, Bryan Armen (November 9, 2006). "Before Keydren, Diminutive Houston Was Scoring King". CSTV Networks, Inc. Archived from the original on November 10, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ a b Newman, Bruce (January 19, 1987). "All That He Can Be (page 2)". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ Newman, Bruce (January 19, 1987). "All That He Can Be (page 1)". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 19, 2011.