Bill Buntin

William L. Buntin (May 5, 1942 – May 9, 1968) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. Buntin died of a heart attack at age 26.

Bill Buntin
Buntin from 1965 Michiganensian
Personal information
Born(1942-05-05)May 5, 1942
Detroit, Michigan, US
DiedMay 9, 1968(1968-05-09) (aged 26)
Detroit, Michigan, US
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthern (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan (1962–1965)
NBA draft1965: territorial pick
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Playing career1965–1966
PositionPower forward / center
Number17
Career history
1965–1966Detroit Pistons
1966–1967Battle Creek Braves /
Twin Cities Sailors
1967–1968Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1965)
  • Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1964)
  • No. 22 retired by Michigan Wolverines
Career NBA statistics
Points324 (7.7 ppg)
Rebounds252 (6.0 rpg)
Assists36 (0.9 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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