Alvan Adams
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| Position: | center/power forward |
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| Height: | 6'9" |
| Weight: | 210 lb |
| Team: | Phoenix Suns |
| Nationality: | American |
| Born: | July 19, 1954 Lawrence, Kansas |
| College: | University of Oklahoma |
| Drafted: | Round 1, pick 4 (Phoenix Suns) 1975 NBA Draft |
| Pro career: | 1975 – 1988 |
| Awards: | 1976 NBA Rookie of the Year |
Alvan Leigh Adams (b. July 19, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas) is a former professional basketball player. After starring at the University of Oklahoma, the 6'9" (2.06 m) forward/center was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 4th pick of the 1975 NBA Draft. Adams, who won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1976 and led the Suns to an improbable season that landed them in the NBA Finals, was named to the NBA All-Star Game that season, and was also a member of the All-NBA Rookie Team. Adams spent his entire career with the Suns and retired in 1988 with 13,910 career points.
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- Had his jersey retired on January 21, 1998
- Consensus All-American in 1975
- Two time Academic All-American in 1974 and 1975
- Three Time All-Big Eight selection.
- Big Eight Player of the year in 1975
- Ranks eighth on the school's all time list in scoring (1,707 points)
- Ranks third on the school's all time list in rebounding (938)
- Ranks second on school's all time list in scoring average (23.7 ppg)
- Holds school record for rebounds in a game (28)
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