Johnny Britt
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Warren East (Bowling Green, Kentucky) |
| College | Western Kentucky (1972–1976) |
| NBA draft | 1976: 7th round, 120th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Position | Guard |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Johnny Britt is an American former basketball player. He played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and was selected as the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) co-Player of the Year in 1976.
Basketball career
[edit]Britt is from Oakland, Kentucky.[1] He attended Warren East High School where he played on the basketball team for three seasons.[2] Britt played alongside his brother Jerry, cousin James, and nephew Marcus.[3] Despite his 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) height, he played as a center, forward and guard.[2] Britt averaged 32.4 points, 19.5 rebounds and 8 assists per game during the 1970–71 season.[2] He led his team to a 29–2 record during the 1971–72 season while he averaged 29.5 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists per game.[2]
Britt signed a scholarship to play basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in 1972.[2] He was their starting guard for the four seasons he played and was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) team three times.[4] Britt was chosen as the OVC Player of the Year in 1976 alongside Tim Sisneros of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.[5]
Britt was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the seventh round of the 1976 NBA draft.[4] He had not received any contact from the Cavaliers prior to them drafting him.[4] Britt was released by the Cavaliers after a three-day stint in preseason.[6]
Britt was inducted in the Western Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999.[7] His jersey number 42 was retired by Warren East High School in 2010.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Britt's daughter, Joni, played basketball at Lindsey Wilson University.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Johnny Britt". College Hoopedia. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "All-Stater Johnny Britt Signs Western Grant". The Dawson Springs Progress. April 6, 1972. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Ruehling, Mike (December 19, 1971). "Britt brothers, cousin and nephew boost Warren East". The Courier-Journal. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Collins, Don (June 13, 1976). "Britt eyeing tryout with Cleveland Cavs". The Park City Daily News. p. 14. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Western's Britt Named Co-MVP In Ohio Valley". The Messenger. March 26, 1976. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hanes, Clark (October 27, 1976). "Top cagers need nametags". The Park City Daily News. p. 12. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "More awards". The Courier-Journal. June 15, 1999. p. 33. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Bishop, Chad (January 13, 2010). "Raiders in the rafters". The Park City Daily News. p. C1. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Britt is KIAC Women's Player of the Week". The Adair Progress. January 27, 2000. p. 8. Retrieved August 21, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.