Scooter McCray
Encyclopedia
Carlton Lamont "Scooter" McCray (born February 8, 1960, in Mount Vernon, New York
) is a retired American
professional basketball
player. He had a career in the NBA from 1983–87. He was selected large-school player of the year in 1978 by the New York State Sportswriters Association
after his senior season at Mount Veron High School. His younger brother Rodney
, with whom he played alongside for the Cardinals
at the University of Louisville
, also played in the NBA.
After he retired, McCray became an assistant coach for the Louisville men's basketball team.
Mount Vernon, New York
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) is a retired American
United States
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professional basketball
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 had a career in the NBA from 1983–87. He was selected large-school player of the year in 1978 by the New York State Sportswriters Association
New York State Sportswriters Association
The New York State Sportswriters Association , founded in 1967, is a source of reference information and statistics about scholastic athletics in the state...
after his senior season at Mount Veron High School. His younger brother Rodney
Rodney McCray (basketball)
Rodney Earl McCray is a retired American basketball player. A 6'7" small forward, he spent ten seasons in the National Basketball Association, tallying 9,014 career points and 5,087 career rebounds.Rodney McCray attended the University of Louisville and was a key member of the Cardinals team...
, with whom he played alongside for the Cardinals
Louisville Cardinals
The Louisville Cardinals are the athletic teams representing the University of Louisville. A member of the Big East Conference since 2005, they are known nationally as traditional powers in men's basketball, women's volleyball, and dance team...
at the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
, also played in the NBA.
After he retired, McCray became an assistant coach for the Louisville men's basketball team.
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Jamfest For the Ages @ ESPN