Dave Batton

David Robert Batton (born March 26, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, he played at the center position.

Dave Batton

Personal information
Born	(1956-03-26) March 26, 1956 Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Delaware County (Springfield, Pennsylvania)
College	Notre Dame (1974–1978)
NBA draft	1978: 3rd round, 62nd overall pick
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Playing career	1978–1983
Position	Center
Number	40, 45
Career history
1978–1979	Gabetti Cantù
1980–1981	Antonini Siena
1982–1983	Washington Bullets
1983	San Antonio Spurs
Career highlights and awards
FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1979) FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer (1979) Third-team Parade All-American (1974)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

College career

Batton played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame, with the Fighting Irish.

Professional career

After college, he was selected by the New Jersey Nets, in the 3rd round (62nd pick overall), of the 1978 NBA draft. He played for the Washington Bullets (1982–83), and San Antonio Spurs (1983–84), in the National Basketball Association, in 58 games.

NBA career statistics

Legend

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

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
1982–83	Washington	54	5	10.3	.445	.000	.471	2.2	0.5	0.3	0.2	3.3
1983–84	San Antonio	4	0	7.8	.500	–	–	1.0	0.8	0.0	0.8	2.5
Career		58	5	10.2	.448	.000	.471	2.1	0.6	0.3	0.6	3.2

External links

• Career statistics from NBA.com  and Basketball Reference
• Italian League Profile (in Italian)