Arnette Lamar Hallman (born October 19, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player.

Arnette Hallman

Hallman blocks a shot with the Joliet JC Wolves in 1977
Personal information
Born	(1958-10-19) October 19, 1958 (age 63) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Carl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois)
College	Joliet JC (1976–1978) Purdue (1978–1980)
NBA draft	1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career	1980–1990
Position	Small forward
Career history
1980–1981	Maine Lumberjacks
1983–1984	BC Giants Osnabrück
1985–1986	Barreirense
1986–1988	Sporting CP
1988–1989	FC Porto
1989–1990	Belenenses

College career

Hallman began his collegiate career at Joliet Junior College before transferring to play for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he was a starter for his two seasons there.[1][2] While playing for the Boilermakers, Hallman was renowned for his jumping ability and rebounding skills.[1] He made 67 appearances for Purdue with 65 starts, averaging 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds a contest.[3] He made headlines when scoring the game winner against Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans in January 1979.[4] In 1980, Hallman advanced to the Final four of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament.[5]

Professional career

Hallman was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 46th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Hallman spent his first professional season playing for the Maine Lumberjacks of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).[6] In 1983–84, he played for the BC Giants Osnabrück in the German Basketball Bundesliga[7] and in the FIBA Korać Cup.[8] He spent five seasons playing for four teams in Portugal.[9]

Career statistics

College

Personal life

His son, Arnette Hallman, is a Portuguese-Spanish professional basketball player who has played in Portugal, Spain and France.[10]

References

External links

• College statistics