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Bill Bunting

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PositionSmall forward
Height / weight2.03 m / 91 kg
Born26 Aug 1947 (78 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States

Bill Bunting is an American and a former professional basketball player who played three seasons in the American Basketball Association. He played for the Carolina Cougars, New York Nets, and the Virginia Squires.

Player Profile

William Carl Bunting was born on August 26, 1947, in New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 91 kg. Bunting played primarily as a small forward.

College Career

He attended New Bern High School in New Bern, North Carolina. Bunting later played college basketball for the University of North Carolina from 1966 to 1969.

Professional Career

Bunting was selected by the New York Knicks in the second round, 26th overall, in the 1969 NBA Draft and by the Miami Floridians in the 1969 ABA Draft.

He chose to play in the ABA, beginning his professional career with the Carolina Cougars in the 1969-70 season.

Over his three-year ABA career, Bunting played for three different teams: the Carolina Cougars, New York Nets, and Virginia Squires.

Throughout his ABA career, Bunting played a total of 145 games.

Career Highlights

  • 1969 - First-team All-ACC

Bill Bunting FAQ

Where did Bill Bunting play college basketball?

Bill Bunting played college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 1966 to 1969.

When was Bill Bunting drafted into professional basketball?

Bill Bunting was drafted in 1969, selected 26th overall in the second round by the New York Knicks in the NBA Draft, and also selected by the Miami Floridians in the ABA Draft.

How long did Bill Bunting's professional basketball career last?

Bunting's professional career in the ABA lasted three seasons, from 1969 to 1972.