Claudell Overton (December 16, 1927 – April 29, 1996) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Overton was selected in the fifth round (52nd overall) of the 1950 NBA draft by the Washington Capitols after a collegiate career at East Central.[1] He played for the Philadelphia Warriors in 15 total games in 1952–53.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1927 Temple, Oklahoma |
| Died | April 29, 1996 (aged 68) Norman, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McAlester (McAlester, Oklahoma) |
| College | East Central (1946–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950: 5th round, 52nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Washington Capitols | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1950 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1950–1951 | Waterloo Hawks |
| 1952–1953 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
edit| 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
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Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952–53 | Philadelphia | 15 | 12.1 | .253 | .667 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 3.9 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Claude Overton NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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