Greg Hyder
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Gregory Peck Hyder is a former professional basketball
player. He was born on June 21, 1948. He grew up in Victorville, California
, and with his brother, Jerry, attended Victor Valley High School
, where they excelled under future SCIBCA Hall of Fame coach, Ollie Butler. Greg was a Second Team All-Southern California "AA" Basketball selection in 1966.
from 1966 to 1970. His brother, Jerry Hyder, followed and attended Eastern New Mexico University from 1967 to 1971. Together, in 1969, they led the Greyhounds to a 23-7 record and the school's only NAIA Basketball Championships. The following year, during the 1970 NAIA Tournament
, Greg was the leading rebounder throughout the tournament with 65 rebounds through 5 games and was named the Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player
. He was a four-time NAIA All American and earned first team selection for the 1970 season. The Greyhounds finished Third in the 1970 NAIA Basketball Championships. Upon graduation in 1970, he set numerous school records for basketball, including being the school’s all time leading scorer and rebounder.
Greg was inducted into the Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.
His brother, Jerry Hyder, finished his college career at Eastern New Mexico University as the 7th leading scorer in school's history with 1,316 points and currently stands 10th all time. The 1969 Championship team also fielded Jim Guymon (1967–1971), who graduated as the 5th all time scorer in school's history with 1,530 and currently ranks 7th.
Brother Jerry was drafted by the Denver Rockets of the ABA in 1971. He never played professional basketball in the ABA or the NBA and Jim Guymon played professionally in the United Kingdom.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He was born on June 21, 1948. He grew up in Victorville, California
Victorville, California
Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of southwestern San Bernardino County, California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 census, the city had a population of 115,903, up from 64,030 at the 2000 census.-Geography and climate:...
, and with his brother, Jerry, attended Victor Valley High School
Victor Valley High School
Victor Valley High School is located in Victorville, California at 16350 Mojave Drive and is the oldest high school in the Victor Valley Union High School District .School principal: Chris DouglassMascot: Jackrabbits...
, where they excelled under future SCIBCA Hall of Fame coach, Ollie Butler. Greg was a Second Team All-Southern California "AA" Basketball selection in 1966.
College career
After graduating from High School, he attended Eastern New Mexico UniversityEastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University , frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA...
from 1966 to 1970. His brother, Jerry Hyder, followed and attended Eastern New Mexico University from 1967 to 1971. Together, in 1969, they led the Greyhounds to a 23-7 record and the school's only NAIA Basketball Championships. The following year, during the 1970 NAIA Tournament
1970 NAIA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1970 NAIA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The 33rd annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format ....
, Greg was the leading rebounder throughout the tournament with 65 rebounds through 5 games and was named the Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player
NAIA Basketball Tournament Most Valuable Player
The Chuck Taylor Most Valuable Player Award was created to honor the most outstanding player for the NAIA Men's Division I National Championship Tournament. Established in 1939, it has been awarded every year with the exception of 1944....
. He was a four-time NAIA All American and earned first team selection for the 1970 season. The Greyhounds finished Third in the 1970 NAIA Basketball Championships. Upon graduation in 1970, he set numerous school records for basketball, including being the school’s all time leading scorer and rebounder.
- Most Career Points: 2,278 (1966–1970)
- Most Points in a Season: 711 (31 Games) (1969–1970)
- Most Field Goals Made in a Season: 305 (1969–1970)
- Most Field Goals Made in a Career: 935 (1966–1970)
- Most Field Goals Attempted in a Season: 554 (1968–1969)
- Most Field Goals Attempted in a Career: 1765 (1966–1970)
- Most Rebounds in a Game: 30 vs. Fort Lewis on Mar 5, 1968
- Most Rebounds in a Season: 404 (1968–1969)
- Most Rebounds in a Career: 1,445
- Career Rebounding Average: 12.4 Rebounds per game.
Greg was inducted into the Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.
His brother, Jerry Hyder, finished his college career at Eastern New Mexico University as the 7th leading scorer in school's history with 1,316 points and currently stands 10th all time. The 1969 Championship team also fielded Jim Guymon (1967–1971), who graduated as the 5th all time scorer in school's history with 1,530 and currently ranks 7th.
NBA career
Following his senior season in 1970, Greg was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA in the third round and played one season.Brother Jerry was drafted by the Denver Rockets of the ABA in 1971. He never played professional basketball in the ABA or the NBA and Jim Guymon played professionally in the United Kingdom.
Career stats
| Year | Age | Team | League | Games | Min | Pts | PPG | FGM | FGA | FGP | FTM | FTA | FTP | TRB | RPG | RPG | AST | APG | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71 | 22 | CIN | NBA | 77 | 1359 | 417 | 5.4 | 183 | 409 | .447 | 51 | 71 | .718 | 332 | 409 | 4.3 | 48 | 0.6 | 187 |