Jay Arnette
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.88 m / 79 kg |
| Born | 19 Dec 1938 (87 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Jay Arnette is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for the Cincinnati Royals. He also won a gold medal as a member of the United States men's national basketball team at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jay Hoyland Arnette was born on December 19, 1938, in Austin, Texas, United States of America. He stands 188 cm tall and his weight was listed at 79 kg. Arnette played as a right-handed shooter and was a point guard.While playing basketball, Arnette attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry. He later obtained licenses in dentistry and pharmacy but practiced orthodontics in Austin, Texas.
High School and College Career
Arnette attended McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. He then played college basketball for the University of Texas from 1957 to 1960. At Texas, Arnette was a three-year letterman and helped lead the Longhorns to the Southwest Conference championship in 1960.In 1960, he was named the SWC Player of the Year and he was also named to the First-team All-SWC.
Professional Career
Arnette was selected by the Cincinnati Royals with the 9th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 1960 NBA Draft. However, he did not join the NBA immediately, instead competing in the 1960 Olympics.Arnette played two seasons in the NBA for the Cincinnati Royals from 1963 to 1965. In his NBA career, he averaged 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
International Career
Arnette was a member of the gold medal-winning United States men's national basketball team at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. The team, which included future Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Walt Bellamy, went undefeated in the tournament.In 2010, the 1960 United States men's Olympic basketball team was collectively inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights
- 1960 - SWC Player of the Year
- 1960 - First-team All-SWC
Medals
- 1960 - Gold medal, Olympic Games (Rome), Representing the United States
Career statistics:
- Points: 424 (3.7 ppg)
- Rebounds: 116 (1.0 rpg)
- Assists: 139 (1.2 apg)
Jay Arnette FAQ
Where is Jay Arnette from?
He was born and raised in Austin, Texas before attending the University of Texas.
When was Jay Arnette drafted?
1960. Arnette was selected 9th overall in the 2nd round by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1960 NBA Draft.
What did Jay Arnette do after his NBA career?
He became an orthodontist in Austin, Texas after obtaining licenses in dentistry and pharmacy.