Mel Bennett F
Current Team: N/A
Born: Jan 4, 1955 (69 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-7 (201cm) Weight: 200 (91kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1975 NBA Draft
Drafted: 1975 Supplemental Draft, Philadelphia Sixers
Pre-Draft Team: Pittsburgh (Fr)
High School: Peabody High School [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
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NBA
5 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | IND | 67 | - | 13.6 | 4.69 | 1.51 | 4.39 | .344 | - | - | - | 1.67 | 2.79 | .599 | 1.64 | 1.90 | 3.54 | 1.04 | 0.55 | 0.49 | - | 2.31 |
| 1977-78 | IND | 31 | - | 9.2 | 2.39 | 0.74 | 2.61 | .284 | - | - | - | 0.90 | 1.45 | .622 | 1.58 | 1.42 | 3.00 | 0.71 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.97 | 1.74 |
| 1980-81 | UTH | 28 | - | 11.2 | 3.75 | 0.93 | 2.14 | .433 | 0.00 | 0.07 | .000 | 1.89 | 2.89 | .654 | 1.18 | 2.14 | 3.32 | 0.54 | 0.11 | 0.39 | 1.11 | 2.00 |
| 1981-82 | CLE | 3 | 0 | 7.7 | 1.67 | 0.67 | 1.33 | .500 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.33 | 2.00 | .167 | 0.33 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.33 | 0.00 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| CAREER | 129 | 0 | 11.9 | 3.86 | 1.18 | 3.40 | .346 | 0.00 | 0.06 | .000 | 1.50 | 2.47 | .608 | 1.50 | 1.81 | 3.30 | 0.83 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 1.05 | 2.07 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | IND | 67 | - | 911 | 314 | 101 | 294 | .344 | - | - | - | 112 | 187 | .599 | 110 | 127 | 237 | 70 | 37 | 33 | - | 155 |
| 1977-78 | IND | 31 | - | 285 | 74 | 23 | 81 | .284 | - | - | - | 28 | 45 | .622 | 49 | 44 | 93 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 54 |
| 1980-81 | UTH | 28 | - | 313 | 105 | 26 | 60 | .433 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 53 | 81 | .654 | 33 | 60 | 93 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 31 | 56 |
| 1981-82 | CLE | 3 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| CAREER | 129 | 0 | 1,532 | 498 | 152 | 439 | .346 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 194 | 319 | .608 | 193 | 233 | 426 | 107 | 52 | 51 | 65 | 267 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | IND | 67 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .049 | - | - | 0.64 | 29 | 38 | .433 | -0.70 | 0.80 | 0.10 |
| 1977-78 | IND | 31 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .013 | 0.73 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 9 | 22 | .290 | -0.40 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| 1980-81 | UTH | 28 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .012 | 0.48 | 0.10 | 1.35 | 7 | 20 | .259 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| 1981-82 | CLE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .001 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 0 | 3 | .000 | -0.10 | - | -0.10 |
| CAREER | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .019 | 0.57 | 0.23 | 0.73 | 45 | 83 | .352 | -1.10 | 1.30 | 0.20 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 | IND | 67 | - | .417 | .344 | 11.42 | 13.90 | 12.63 | 9.84 | - | 1.82 | 1.88 | - | 94.25 | - | 1.07 | - | 100.3 | 11.55 |
| 1977-78 | IND | 31 | - | .367 | .284 | 16.32 | 15.41 | 15.87 | 9.63 | 22.94 | 1.71 | 1.27 | 17.25 | 90.62 | -5.31 | 0.91 | 82.0 | 100.9 | 7.59 |
| 1980-81 | UTH | 28 | - | .549 | .433 | 12.23 | 21.74 | 17.04 | 6.29 | 24.48 | 0.47 | 2.02 | 17.42 | 108.77 | -6.99 | 1.75 | 99.1 | 108.2 | 10.71 |
| 1981-82 | CLE | 3 | 0 | .377 | .500 | 4.63 | 10.45 | 7.37 | - | 37.59 | 2.10 | - | 19.06 | 66.67 | -17.67 | 1.25 | 48.5 | 111.8 | -2.75 |
| CAREER | 129 | 0 | .430 | .346 | 12.88 | 16.36 | 14.58 | 9.07 | 24.25 | 1.58 | 1.81 | 17.48 | 95.44 | -6.56 | 1.13 | 89.1 | 104.3 | 10.43 |
NBA Transactions
| Dec 9, 1975 - The Philadelphia Sixers selected Mel Bennett in Round 2 with Pick 1 in the 1975 NBA Supplemental Draft. |
| Jun 7, 1976 - Mel Bennett signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia Sixers. |
| Nov 2, 1976 - Mel Bennett was acquired by the Indiana Pacers from the Philadelphia Sixers in a trade. |
| Sep 1, 1978 - Mel Bennett was acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Indiana Pacers in a trade. |
| Sep 22, 1978 - The Denver Nuggets placed the contract of Mel Bennett on waivers. |
| Sep 24, 1978 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent. |
| Sep 12, 1979 - Mel Bennett signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
| Oct 8, 1979 - The Cleveland Cavaliers placed the contract of Mel Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 10, 1979 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent. |
| Sep 10, 1980 - Mel Bennett signed a contract with the Kansas City Kings. |
| Oct 22, 1980 - The Kansas City Kings placed the contract of Mel Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 24, 1980 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Kansas City Kings, became a free agent. |
| Jan 3, 1981 - Mel Bennett signed a contract with the Utah Jazz. |
| Jan 13, 1981 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Utah Jazz, became a free agent. |
| Jan 13, 1981 - Mel Bennett signed a contract with the Utah Jazz. |
| Jan 23, 1981 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Utah Jazz, became a free agent. |
| Jan 23, 1981 - Mel Bennett signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz. |
| Oct 8, 1981 - The Utah Jazz placed the contract of Mel Bennett on waivers. |
| Oct 10, 1981 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Utah Jazz, became a free agent. |
| Dec 12, 1981 - Mel Bennett signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
| Dec 22, 1981 - Mel Bennett, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent. |
NCAA
College: Pittsburgh (1975)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-75 | Pittsburgh | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett is 69 years old.
What is the height of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett is 6-7 (201cm) tall.
What is the weight of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett is 200 lbs (91kg).
What is the birthday of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett was born on Jan 4, 1955.
What position does Mel Bennett play?
Mel Bennett plays the F position.
What was the pre-draft team of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett was drafted out of Pittsburgh.
What high school did Mel Bennett attend?
Mel Bennett attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What nationality is Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett has a United States nationality.
Where was Mel Bennett born?
Mel Bennett was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How many NBA seasons has Mel Bennett played?
Mel Bennett played 4 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett had career averages 3.9 points, 3.3 rebounds in 129 games.
What are the career totals of Mel Bennett?
Mel Bennett had career totals of 498 points, 426 rebounds, 107 assists, 51 blocks, 52 steals in 129 games.
How many teams has Mel Bennett been on?
Mel Bennett played for 3 NBA teams in his career - Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz.
When was Mel Bennett drafted?
Mel Bennett was undrafted in 1975.
What is Mel Bennett's career high in points?
Mel Bennett averaged a career high 4.7 points per game in 1976-1977.
What is Mel Bennett's career high in rebounds?
Mel Bennett averaged a career high 3.5 rebounds per game in 1976-1977.
What is Mel Bennett's career high in assists?
Mel Bennett averaged a career high 1.0 assists per game in 1976-1977.
What is the career PER of Mel Bennett's?
Mel Bennett had a career PER of 10.4.