Mel Bennett

Mel Bennett is a former American professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). He spent his career with several teams across both leagues, like the Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz in the NBA, and the Virginia Squires in the ABA.

Player Profile

Melvin P. Bennett was born on January 4, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his playing weight was 91 kg. Bennett played as a power forward.

High School and College Career

Bennett attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He then played college basketball for the University of Pittsburgh for one year from 1974 to 1975.

Professional Career

Despite going undrafted in the 1975 NBA Draft, Bennett began his professional career with the Virginia Squires of the ABA in the 1975-76 season. After the ABA-NBA merger, he joined the Indiana Pacers, where he played for two seasons.

Bennett then played for the Hawaii Volcanoes in the Western Basketball Association before returning to the NBA with the Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Post-Playing Career

After retiring from professional basketball, Bennett became an aide at Ocean City Intermediate School in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Career Highlights

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ABA and NBA Career Statistics

• Points: 1,402 (5.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 952 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 204 (0.8 apg)