Buster Matheney
Appearance
(Redirected from Charles Matheny)
Personal information | |
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Born | August 2, 1956 Los Angeles, California |
Died | September 25, 2000 Los Angeles, California | (aged 44)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Bell (Los Angeles, California) |
College | Utah (1974–1978) |
NBA draft | 1978: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
Position | Power forward |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball Reference |
Charles "Buster" Matheney (August 2, 1956 – September 25, 2000) was an American basketball player who played four years for the University of Utah, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1978 NBA draft. However, he did not play in the NBA. Matheney was shot and killed on a Los Angeles street in September 2000.[1] Also played for Newcastle Falcons in Newcastle, NSW, Australia
References
[edit]- ^ Streeter, Kurt (September 27, 2000). "Family of Slain Man Left With Questions, Memories". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- Profile —TheDraftReview.com
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