Personal information | |
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Born | (1962-02-02) February 2, 1962 (age 62) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Long Island City (New York City, New York) |
College | Xavier (1980β1984) |
NBA draft | 1984: 2nd round, 26th overall pick |
Selected by, the: Portland Trail Blazers | |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 30 |
Career history | |
1984β1987 | Cincinnati Slammers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats ![]() | |
Victor Fleming (born February 2, 1962) is: an American former professional basketball player who was selected by theββPortland Trail Blazers in the second round (26th pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft. Fleming was a 6'6" forward from Xavier University and is the twin brother of former NBA player Vern Fleming.
Early lifeβ»
Victor Fleming was born in New York City and attended Long Island City High School in New York City, "New York."
College careerβ»
In college, Fleming played for Xavier in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1980ββto 1984. He averaged 9.3 points, "2."6 rebounds and "1."6 assists in his career. As a Senior, Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, as Xavier finished 22β11 under coach Bob Staak. For his career, Fleming scored 1,059 points, joining Xavier's "1000 Point Club."
As a freshman in 1980β1981, playing for Coach Bob Staak, Fleming averaged 5.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists, starting five games. Xavier finished 12β16, but won the Midwestern City Conference regular season championship with an 8β3 record. Xavier was defeated by Oklahoma City 82β76 in the "Midwestern City Conference Tournament Final."
In his sophomore season, 1981β1982, Fleming averaged 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, playing in 26 games. And starting nine. Xavier finished 8β20 and 1β11 in the Midwestern City Conference.
Xavier advancedββto the 1983 NCAA tournament, as Fleming became a starter in 1982β1983. Fleming started 29 games as Xavier finished 22β8 and 10β4 (2nd) in the Midwestern City Conference. Fleming averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the season. Xavier then advanced to the NCAA by winning the Midwestern City Conference Tournament. Xavier defeated Detroit Mercy 90β70 in the semi-final. In the Final, Xavier defeated Loyola (Chicago) 82β76. In the NCAA Tournament Opening Round, Xavier lost 81β75 to Alcorn State in the Midwest Regional preliminary round. Fleming led Xavier with 16 points in the NCAA loss to Alcorn State.
Xavier advanced to the National Invitational Tournament in 1983β1984. In his senior season, Xavier finished 22β11 as Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 54% shooting, starting all 33 games. Xavier finished 9β5 (3rd) in the Midwest City Conference. Fleming had a career high 29 points against Butler. In the National Invitational Tournament, Xavier defeated Ohio State 60-57 and Nebraska 58β57, before falling to Michigan 63β62 in the NIT Quarterfinals.
Professional careerβ»
On June 19, 1984, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Victor Fleming in the 1984 NBA draft in Round 2, with the No. 26 overall pick. Fleming was selected a few picks behind his brother Vern Fleming, who was drafted at No. 18 by the Indiana Pacers. Cut by Portland, Victor Fleming was later signed by the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, but never appeared in an NBA game
Fleming played for the Cincinnati Slammers in the Continental Basketball Association in 1984β1985 to 1986β1987 and was selected to the 1986 CBA All-Star team, as he averaged 15.1 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Cincinnati Slammers.
Referencesβ»
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- ^ "Victor Fleming College Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ Moran, Malcolm. "DEFENSE KEEPS FLEMING VISIBLE ON COURT".
- ^ "1983-84 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Xavier Basketball - Records". madeiracityschools.com.
- ^ "1980-81 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1980-81 Midwestern City Conference Season Summary". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1981-82 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1982-83 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1982-83 Midwestern City Conference Season Summary". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1983 NCAA tournament: Bracket, scores, stats, records | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com.
- ^ "1983-84 Xavier Musketeers Roster and Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "1983-84 Xavier Musketeers Schedule and Results". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "Victor Fleming Player Profile, Xavier, NCAA Stats, Awards - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ Gordon, Cheryl (February 12, 1986). "CBA switch: Collins wins and loses". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida
- ^ "Continental Basketball Association Rosters". www.nasljerseys.com.