Art Becker

Art Becker
Personal information
Born(1942-01-12)January 12, 1942
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 2026(2026-04-30) (aged 84)
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolCamelback (Phoenix, Arizona)
CollegeArizona State (1961–1964)
NBA draft1964: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick
Drafted bySt. Louis Hawks
Playing career1967–1973
PositionsPower forward, small forward
Number34, 43, 14
Career history
1967–1969Houston Mavericks
1969–1971Indiana Pacers
1971–1972Denver Rockets
1972New York Nets
1972Dallas Chaparrals
Career highlights
Career ABA statistics
Points5,160 (12.5 ppg)
Rebounds2,604 (6.3 rpg)
Assists410 (1.0)
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Arthur C. Becker (January 12, 1942 – April 30, 2026) was an American professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.

A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Arizona State University,[1] Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets.[2] He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.

From 2005, Becker served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He also served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.

Becker died under hospice care at his home in Tempe, Arizona, on April 30, 2026, at the age of 84. He had battled prostate cancer for 25 years and had recently been diagnosed with leukemia.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "1969-70 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Basketball Transactions Search Results". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Obert, Richard (May 1, 2026). "Former Arizona State basketball, ABA star Art Becker dies at 84". AZCentral. Retrieved May 2, 2026.

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