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Daniel Paul Issel (born October 25, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. An outstanding collegian at the University of Kentucky, Issel was twice named an All-American en route to a school-record 25.7 points per game for his career.
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On July 22, Kentucky men’s basketball icon Dan Issel was spending a calm day at his Colorado home when the phone of his wife, Cheri, rang — and the day took a ghoulish turn.
Dan Issel (Dan; Horse) Position: Center 6-9, 235lb (206cm, 106kg) Hometown: Batavia, IL High School: Batavia (IL) School: Kentucky (Men) Draft: Detroit Pistons, 8th round (3rd pick, 122nd overall), 1970 NBA draft. More player info
Dan Issel was the most prolific scorer in University of Kentucky basketball history. The 6’8″ center-forward held 36 records at one time for the Wildcats. Issel attended Batavia High School, graduating in 1966 as an All-American.
Dan Issel was a six-time All-Star in the ABA before playing another nine seasons with the Nuggets in the NBA. A three-year starter for the Wildcats, Issel gained All-America honors as a...
Dampier, Dan Issel and the towering Artis Gilmore led the Colonels to the ABA title 45 years ago, Friday, with a team that the legendary Hubie Brown called the greatest team he ever coached.
In his senior year, Issel averaged 33.9 points per game and upped that average to 36 in the postseason to help Kentucky reach the Elite Eight. He enjoyed a 15-year ABA/NBA career with the Kentucky Colonels and the Denver Nuggets and concluded his Denver career as the franchise leader in rebounds.
Led ABA in scoring in 70-71 with 29.4 ppg. Holds ABA Record for most points in 1 season with 2,538 in 71-72. Member of 74-75 Kentucky Colonels Championship Team. Member of Basketball Hall of Fame. Unanimous Choice for ABA All-Time Top 30 Team. Brett Ballantini's April 1999 interview with Dan Issel.
Dan Issel scored more points (2,138) and snared more rebounds (1,078) than anyone ever to play men’s college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. As a pro, he played in seven All-Star Games....