Louie Dampier
Inducted:
2015
Player Stats:
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Born:
November 20, 1944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Position:
Point guard
College:
Kentucky (1964–1967)
Louie Dampier was one of the ABA’s premier guards, renowned for his sharpshooting, ball handling, and leadership throughout the league’s existence from 1967 to 1976. Spending his entire ABA career with the Kentucky Colonels, Dampier was a consistent scoring threat and one of the best shooters of his era. He averaged over 20 points per game and led the Colonels to the 1975 ABA Championship.
Known for his quick release and clutch shooting, Dampier helped popularize the three-point shot long before it became standard in the NBA. His intelligence on the court and work ethic made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, Dampier’s legacy is tied to the exciting and innovative style of ABA basketball and its influence on today’s game.
Dampier's Awards & Records:
- SEC Coach of the Year (2009, 2010, 2014)
- AP National Coach of the Year (2009)
- Led Kentucky to the 2012 NCAA Championship
- Coached the most NBA draft picks in NCAA history
- Known for innovative offensive and defensive schemes
ABA Records:
- Holds the record for the most one-and-done players drafted into the NBA under one coach
- One of the fastest coaches to reach 500 and 600 career wins in NCAA Division I men’s basketball
- Frequently ranked in the top 10 NCAA coaches by winning percentage
- Coached more than 100 future NBA players during his career
Teams :
Kentucky Colonels 1967–1976
San Antonio Spurs 1976–1979
NBA Draft:
1967: 4th round, 38th overall pick
Cincinnati Royals
Number Worn:
10
Career Stats:
Seasons:
1967–1976
Games Played:
667
Points Per Game:
20.6
Rebounds:
2,543 (2.6 rpg)
Assists:
4,687 (4.9 apg)
Total Points:
15,279
Three-Point Percentage:
33.7%