1980-81 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
One of the most prolific scorers in school history, King is one of only a handful of players to average in double figures during each of his four seasons ... finished as the program’s all-time leading scorer (2,058 points) ... finished with fifth all-time career scoring average of 17.4 points ... 38 points vs. Clemson in 1980 tied a Maryland record in ACC Tournament games ... shared the 1981 team MVP Award with Buck Williams after winning the award outright in 1980 ... was the ACC Player of the Year in 1980 and a first team All-ACC selection again in 1981 ... came to Maryland regarded as the nation’s top high school recruit, having averaged 38.6 points and 22 rebounds as a high school senior ... picked in the first round, the 10th selection overall, of the 1981 NBA college draft by the New Jersey Nets ... spent nine NBA seasons with the Nets, 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Bullets ... his brother, Bernard, is also a former NBA star and league scoring champion.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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1977-78Freshman
F
6'6"
190 lbs
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1978-79Sophomore
F
6'6"
190 lbs
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1979-80Junior
F
6'6"
190 lbs
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1980-81Senior
F
6'6"
190 lbs
