Jim Blanks (born August 13, 1952) is an American former basketball player. He began his collegiate career with the Moberly Greyhounds before he transferred to play for the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs for his final three seasons of eligibility.[1][2] Blanks was an NAIA All-American selection during his senior season in 1974–75.[2] He ranks in the top 10 of total points and rebounds for the Runnin' Bulldogs.[2]

Jim Blanks

Blanks with the Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in 1975
Personal information
Born	(1952-08-13) August 13, 1952 (age 70) Kansas City, Missouri
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Moberly Area CC (1971–1972) Gardner–Webb (1972–1975)
NBA draft	1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
Career highlights and awards
NAIA All-American (1975)

Blanks was selected by the Houston Rockets as the 29th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft. He was waived by the Rockets on the eve of the 1975–76 NBA season and ultimately never played a game in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[3]

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