Barry Clemens, Former NBA Forward, Dies at 83
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group announced the passing of the 11-year veteran on Tuesday.
Former NBA forward Barry Clemens has died at the age of 83. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group shared the news on Tuesday.
The cause of death was not disclosed.
Clemens was selected by the New York Knicks in the third round of the 1965 NBA draft with the 19th overall pick, playing one season with the team. Over an 11-year career, he also played for the Chicago Bulls (1966-1969), Seattle SuperSonics (1969-1972), Cleveland Cavaliers (1972-1974), and the Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1976).
During his career, the 6-foot-6 forward appeared in 790 games, accumulating 5,316 points and 2,526 rebounds. He averaged 6.7 points and 15.9 minutes per game.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Clemens attended Xenia High School and played college basketball at Ohio Wesleyan University. As a senior, he earned Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors, averaging 23 points and 14.7 rebounds per game. He finished his collegiate career as the all-time leading scorer for both Ohio Wesleyan and the OAC. In 2009, Clemens was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.
