James Hardy (basketball)

James Hardy
Personal information
Born(1956-12-01)December 1, 1956
Knoxville, Alabama
DiedDecember 29, 2020(2020-12-29) (aged 64)
Long Beach, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolJordan (Long Beach, California)
CollegeSan Francisco (1975–1978)
NBA draft1978: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
Playing career1978–1990
PositionPower forward / center
Number11
Career history
1978–1980New Orleans / Utah Jazz
1980–1981Anchorage Northern Knights
1981Crispa Redmanizers
1981–1982Utah Jazz
1982–1984A.P.U. Udinese
1984–1985Mister Day Siena
1985–1988Paris Basket Racing
1988–1989Olympique Antibes
1989–1990CB Ourense
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points1,410 (5.7 ppg)
Rebounds1,312 (5.3 rpg)
Assists315 (1.3 apg)
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Stats at Basketball Reference

James Percivell Hardy (December 1, 1956 – December 29, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. Hardy played the forward position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1982. He played collegiately at the University of San Francisco. At 6'9" (206 cm) and 220 lb (100 kg), he played as a power forward.

NBA career

Hardy was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz. In four seasons with the Jazz (who relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979), he averaged 5.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Death

Hardy died of a heart attack of December 29, 2020 in Long Beach, California.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "The memory of the unforgettable American pivot". Archysport. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Kroner, Steve (January 7, 2021). "James Hardy, forward on USF team that was ranked No. 1 in 1976-77, dies at age 64". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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