Arnette Hallman
 Hallman blocks a shot with the Joliet JC Wolves in 1977 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1958 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 46th overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Playing career | 1980–1990 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1985–1986 | Barreirense |
| 1986–1988 | Sporting CP |
| 1988–1989 | FC Porto |
| 1989–1990 | Belenenses |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arnette Lamar Hallman (born October 19, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. He began his collegiate career at Joliet Junior College before transferring to play for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he was a starter for his two seasons there.[1][2] While playing for the Boilermakers, Hallman was renowned for his jumping ability and rebounding skills.[1] He was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 46th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Hallman spent his first professional season playing for the Maine Lumberjacks of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).[3] He spent five seasons playing for four teams in Portugal.[4]
His son, Arnette Hallman, is a Portuguese-Spanish professional basketball player who plays for Portuguese team Benfica.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Transfers have made a difference for Purdue basketball". IndyStar. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "2019–20 Purdue Men's Basketball" (PDF). Purdue University. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "NASL Jerseys". Maine Lumberjacks Rosters. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Arnette Hallman". Playmaker. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Arnette Hallman". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
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- 1958 births
- Living people
- African-American basketball players
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players at the 1980 NCAA Men's Division I Final Four
- Basketball players from Illinois
- Boston Celtics draft picks
- Joliet Junior College alumni
- Junior college men's basketball players in the United States
- Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball players
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Chicago