Fred McKinnon explained

Fred McKinnon
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:185
Birth Date:1960s
Nationality:American
High School:Crystal River (Crystal River, Florida)
College:Florida College (1982–1983)
Winthrop (1983–1986)
Draft Year:1986
Highlights:

Fred McKinnon (born 1960s) is an American former basketball player. He is known for being the Big South Conference's first ever Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1985–86.[1]

McKinnon, a 6'6" forward from Crystal River, Florida,[2] played one year of junior college basketball at Florida College before transferring to Winthrop University in 1983.[2] In his senior year in 1985–86, McKinnon averaged 21.1 points per game to lead all Big South players.[3]

Through the 2012–13 season, McKinnon holds the Big South Conference record for field goals made in a game with 20.[3] He is also tied for second for most field goal attempts in a single game with 31.[3] For his career, McKinnon finished with 1,427 points.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men's Basketball History. p. 15. Winthrop University. 2012. PDF. May 29, 2013.
  2. Web site: Murray. Vince. Knights Pace All-Area Team. Ocala Star-Banner. April 4, 1982. PDF. May 29, 2013.
  3. Web site: Men's Basketball Records and History. Big South Conference. 2012. PDF. May 29, 2013.
  4. Web site: All-time Misc. Records. Men's Basketball. Winthrop University. 2012. PDF. May 29, 2013.