John Austin

John Austin was an American professional basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA). Teams he has played with include the Baltimore Bullets, Scranton Miners, and the New Jersey Americans.

Player Profile

John William Austin was born on August 31, 1944, in Washington, D.C. He stands 183 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 77 kg.

He played point guard throughout his career.

High School and College Career

Austin attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he earned First-team Parade All-American honors in 1962. He then played college basketball at Boston College from 1963 to 1966, where he received multiple All-American honors.

Professional Career

Austin was selected by the Boston Celtics in the fourth round of the 1966 NBA Draft.

He played briefly for the Baltimore Bullets in 1966, followed by stints with the Scranton Miners and New Jersey Americans.

Career Highlights

• 1962 - First-team Parade All-American
• 1965 - First-team All-American (USBWA)
• 1965 - Third-team All-American (AP, NABC)
• 1966 - Second-team All-American (NABC)
• 1966 - Third-team All-American (UPI)