Bob Mattick
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Bob Mattick is a retired American
basketball player. He played collegiately at at Oklahoma A&M University
and was named a second team All-American
in 1954.
Mattick, a 6'11 center from Chicago
, played for Oklahoma A&M from 1951–54. Mattick was a star for the Aggies and one of the premier big men in college basketball his last two seasons. Mattick was named All-Missouri Valley Conference
both years, and led the Aggies to two NCAA Tournament bids in 1953
and 1954
. As a senior, Bob Mattick became the first player in Oklahoma A&M (now called Oklahoma State) history to average more than 20 points per game (20.7) and the first to average a double-double
(20.7 points, 11.2 rebounds per game). He was named a consensus second team All-American
that year. He finished with 1,378 points (16.6 per game) and 772 rebounds (9.3 per game) for his three-year career.
Following the completion of his college career, Mattick was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1954 NBA Draft
. However, he never played in the NBA, instead opting for the Phillips 66ers
of the Amateur Athletic Union
.
United States
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basketball player. He played collegiately at at Oklahoma A&M University
Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball
The Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball team represents Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Cowboys currently compete in the Big 12 Conference.Since 1938, the team has played its home games in Gallagher-Iba Arena...
and was named a second team All-American
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
The NCAA Men's Basketball All-American teams are honorary teams made up of those NCAA basketball players voted the best in the country by a variety of organizations.-History:...
in 1954.
Mattick, a 6'11 center from Chicago
Chicago
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, played for Oklahoma A&M from 1951–54. Mattick was a star for the Aggies and one of the premier big men in college basketball his last two seasons. Mattick was named All-Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States...
both years, and led the Aggies to two NCAA Tournament bids in 1953
1953 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1953 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 22 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 10, 1953, and ended with the championship game on March 18 in Kansas City, Missouri...
and 1954
1954 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1954 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 24 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 8, 1954, and ended with the championship game on March 20 in Kansas City, Missouri...
. As a senior, Bob Mattick became the first player in Oklahoma A&M (now called Oklahoma State) history to average more than 20 points per game (20.7) and the first to average a double-double
Double (basketball)
In basketball, a double is the accumulation of a double-digit number total in one of five statistical categories—points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots—in a game. Multiple players usually score double-digit points in any given basketball game; the double nomenclature is usually...
(20.7 points, 11.2 rebounds per game). He was named a consensus second team All-American
1954 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
The Consensus 1954 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of six major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, Look Magazine, The United Press International, the...
that year. He finished with 1,378 points (16.6 per game) and 772 rebounds (9.3 per game) for his three-year career.
Following the completion of his college career, Mattick was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1954 NBA Draft
1954 NBA Draft
The 1954 NBA Draft was the eight annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 24, 1954 before the 1954–55 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. In each round, the teams select in reverse order of...
. However, he never played in the NBA, instead opting for the Phillips 66ers
Phillips 66ers
The Phillips 66ers basketball team was an amateur squad sponsored and run by the Phillips Petroleum Company. The team, which began play in 1919, participated in the Amateur Athletic Union, the nation’s premier basketball league before the National Basketball Association...
of the Amateur Athletic Union
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
.