Jack Givens
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Jack "Goose" Givens is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning consensus second-team All-American honors. He led the team to
Givens in 2010
A jersey honoring Givens hangs in Rupp Arena
1978 NBA draft
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The 1978 NBA draft was the 32nd annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on June 9, 1978, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York, before the 1978–79 season. In th
Jack Givens
…the rafters of Rupp Arena, Kentucky's home court. Following his collegiate career, the Atlanta Hawks drafted Givens with the 16th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft. Over two seasons for the Hawks, Givens averaged 16.7 minutes per game adding 6.7 points on 40.1% shooting. Givens played for the Akita Isuzu Motors…
Mychal Thompson was selected 1st overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Larry Bird was selected 6th overall by the Boston Celtics.
Maurice Cheeks was selected 36th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers.