Felton Spencer, who starred at Louisville and went on to play 12 seasons in the NBA, has died at 55.
A Louisville native, the center played for his hometown program from 1986-90 and shot a school record 62.8 percent in 134 games. Louisville announced his death Sunday night.
“We’re heartbroken by the passing of UofL great Felton Spencer,” the program tweeted. “Spencer was the Cardinals’ all-time leader in career field goal percentage, the 6th overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft, & a beloved member of the Louisville community. Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones.”
His cause of death was not announced, but his sister, Tammy Pollock, tweeted that he died “peacefully” at the University of Louisville Hospital.
The Timberwolves selected Spencer in the draft, and he spent three seasons in Minnesota. He went on to play with the Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks before his career ended following the 2001-02 season.
In 640 career games (404 starts), the 7-footer averaged 5.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
–Field Level Media
Chicago Sky rookie center Kamilla Cardoso will miss the beginning of her inaugural WNBA season, as she is sidelined four to six weeks due to a shoulder injury. The team…
Jalen Brunson continued his postseason magic with 43 points for his fourth straight 40-point effort as the New York Knicks recorded a 121-117 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers in…
Virginia secured a pair of pieces out of the transfer portal on Monday, with San Diego State forward Elijah Saunders and Duke forward TJ Power announcing their commitment to the…
Jalen Brunson guides Knicks to Game 1 win over Pacers
Virginia adds transfers Elijah Saunders, TJ Power
Thunder, Mavericks look for more from stars as series opens
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama voted unanimous Rookie of the Year
Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions | FLM
