As a former basketball { College hoops } junkie of the late 70's and 80's I am still somewhat bowled over whenever I am reminded of THE Fastest college basketball player of all time.Long since forgotten he has a Moniker { nickname }. The great Caywood Ledford { radio announcer } said " is so fast ... that as he races down the floor,he almost takes your breath away." He wouldn't be far off.This 6'3" bundle of unnerved athleticism and raw power,like a human freight train was a basketball " phenom ". Sadfully his college career was marked with a stain and entering the NBA went to his head. Name this unbelievable *guard of the late 70's,early 80's. * As a sophomore led his high school to a state title,averaging 38 pts., 14 rebounds and 11 assists a game.Was considered the number One prospect in the nation as he finished high school.
Foolio, the fastest NBA player of that time period was Nate "Tiny" Archibald. Not sure if that's the answer to your riddle, but that would be my opinion, having also watched that era of basketball.
Yeah /// Yeah /// yeah ...And Earl the Pearl was a legend. And some swear by Bob Cousy.Then others ... Walt " Clyde " Frazier. I'm taking raw talent.What you see is what happened. Not some abnormal freak of basketball like Spud Webb { won a dunk contest } standing 5'7". This guy was a basketball marvel.Could have bee a Harlem Globe Trotter as an 8th grader.I kid you not. He had a fall from grace.
This mystery guard played around the same time as another great guard within the same state.This guard had The Highest vertical leap ever recorded at the U.S. Olympic trials.His vertical leap was recorded as 48 inches. Name this leaper ?
