American professional basketball player
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Key moments and achievements from Dwight Lamar's life.
Dwight was born
· Columbus, Ohio, United States
College Achievement
Bo Lamar led the NCAA in scoring for the 1971-72 season while playing for Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette). Over his college career, he averaged 31.2 points per game for a total of 3,493 points, numbers that remain among the top ranks in NCAA Division I basketball history.
College Achievement
Bo Lamar led the NCAA in scoring for the 1971-72 season while playing for Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette). Over his college career, he averaged 31.2 points per game for a total of 3,493 points, numbers that remain among the top ranks in NCAA Division I basketball history.
Athletic Honor
Lamar was a two-time college All-American in 1972 and 1973, and was named first-team All-America for the 1972-73 season alongside legendary players Bill Walton, David Thompson, and Ernie DiGregorio. This placed him among the most elite college basketball players in the nation.
Athletic Honor
Lamar was a two-time college All-American in 1972 and 1973, and was named first-team All-America for the 1972-73 season alongside legendary players Bill Walton, David Thompson, and Ernie DiGregorio. This placed him among the most elite college basketball players in the nation.
Professional Draft
Lamar was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1973 American Basketball Association (ABA) Draft, selected by the San Diego Conquistadors. This top selection confirmed his status as the most sought-after prospect in professional basketball outside the NBA that year.
Professional Draft
Lamar was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1973 American Basketball Association (ABA) Draft, selected by the San Diego Conquistadors. This top selection confirmed his status as the most sought-after prospect in professional basketball outside the NBA that year.
Professional Career
Lamar played for three ABA teams: the San Diego Conquistadors (1973-75), the San Diego Sails (1975), and the Indiana Pacers (1975-76). After the ABA-NBA merger, he played 71 games for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1976-77 NBA season, completing a professional career that spanned both leagues.
Professional Career
Lamar played for three ABA teams: the San Diego Conquistadors (1973-75), the San Diego Sails (1975), and the Indiana Pacers (1975-76). After the ABA-NBA merger, he played 71 games for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1976-77 NBA season, completing a professional career that spanned both leagues.
Hall of Fame
Lamar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring his extraordinary college career at Southwestern Louisiana where he became one of the most prolific scorers in NCAA history. His legacy at the university remains a source of pride for Ragin' Cajun fans.
Hall of Fame
Lamar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring his extraordinary college career at Southwestern Louisiana where he became one of the most prolific scorers in NCAA history. His legacy at the university remains a source of pride for Ragin' Cajun fans.
Dwight Lamar passed away
