Ariel Maughan
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| Position: | forward |
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| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 188 lb |
| Team: | Detroit Falcons ('47) Providence Steam Rollers ('48) St. Louis Bombers ('48-'50) Washington Capitols ('51) |
| Nationality: |  United States |
| Born: | February 23, 1923 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died: | August 4, 1997 |
| College: | Utah State University |
| Pro career: | 1946 – 1951 |
Ariel Leishman Maughan (born February 23, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is a former professional basketball player. Maughan went to Utah State University and started his professional career in the BAA in 1946, his career lasted five seasons and he played for four teams. Most of his points came from under the basket and he received the nickname "Ace". Maughan ended his career with 2,046 points in 259 games (7.9 ppg). Ariel Maughan died on August 4, 1997 at the age of 74.
