Chuck Vincent (basketball) explained

Chuck Vincent
Position:Power forward / center
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:235
Nationality:American
College:Furman (1994–1998)
Draftyear:1998
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Charles "Chuck" Vincent (born) is an American former basketball player known for his collegiate career at Furman University between 1994 and 1998.

After graduating from Northern High School[1] in his hometown of Durham, North Carolina,[2] Vincent made an immediate impact as a freshman while playing for the Paladins. He averaged 12.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game and was named the Southern Conference (SoCon) Freshman of the Year in 1995.[1] [3] The next year, Vincent earned a Second Team All-Conference nod behind 15.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.[1]

During Vincent's final two seasons he earned back-to-back First Team All-SoCon honors.[3] As a junior he ranked 22nd nationally (1st in the SoCon) in rebounding with a 9.7 per game average, and then as a senior his 57.5% field goal percentage ranked 29th nationally.[1] In Vincent's final three seasons he led Furman in both scoring and rebounding.[1] Although he never led the Paladins to a postseason tournament berth, he was named the SoCon co-Player of the Year in 1997–98.[1]

After college he played professionally in Finland.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chuck Vincent. College Hoopedia. 2012. July 9, 2013.
  2. Web site: Men's Basketball Press Release. Furman University. November 13, 1997. July 9, 2013.
  3. Web site: Furman's Vincent Named SoCon Pre-Season Player-of-the-Year . Furman University. October 28, 1997. July 9, 2013.
  4. Web site: Chuck Vincent basketball profile. Eurobasket, Inc.. 2013. July 9, 2013.