| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 7, 1955 DeRidder, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeRidder (DeRidder, Louisiana) |
| College | McNeese State (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 52 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John William Rudd (born August 7, 1955) is an American former basketball player for the New York Knicks. He played forward. He was listed at 6'7" and 230 pounds. He was born on August 7, 1955, in DeRidder, Louisiana. He attended McNeese State University. His first game was on October 31, 1978.
Rudd is best known for his college career at McNeese State, where he was named to the Southland Conference all-1970s team and in 2016 his number 52 jersey was honored by the school and hangs in the Cowboys’ gym rafters.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Bonnette, Matthew (February 23, 2016). "Former greats Rudd, Lawrence to have numbers honored". McNeese State Cowboys. Retrieved September 2, 2018.