1983 NBA Draft

Name: Mitchell Wiggins
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-4 (1.93m)
Weight: 185 (84kg)
College Team: Florida State Seminoles
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Lenoir County, North Carolina
Birthdate: 9/28/1959
Drafted: Selected by the Indiana Pacers in the first round (23rd pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: A prolific scorer. Defense needs work. Missed a lot of games this season with mononucleosis, but should still be taken fairly high - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1978-79 Truett-McConnell C.C.	N/A	N/A		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	25.2
1979-80 Clemson	32	46.9		55.6	0.9	0.1	3.0	1.3	5.5
1980-81 Florida State	Did Not Play Transfer Student
1981-82 Florida State	22	57.5		75.5	1.7	0.2	9.7	1.8	23.8
1982-83 Florida State	24	52.7		76.2	2.1	0.1	8.2	1.6	22.7
DIV I Totals	78	53.6		72.8	1.5	0.1	6.5	1.5	15.9

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kevin-williams 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Kevin Williams
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-3 (1.90m)
Weight: 170 (77kg)
College Team: St. John's Redmen
Nationality: American
Birthplace: New York, New York
Birthdate: 10/11/1961
Drafted: Selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round (46th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 St. John's	12	44.8		80.8	0.6	0.1	1.5	0.2	3.9
1980-81 St. John's	27	51.9		67.3	0.4	0.2	1.1	0.9	5.3
1981-82 St. John's	30	50.7		82.1	0.6	0.2	1.4	0.6	6.7
1982-83 St. John's	33	56.7		77.2	0.8	0.4	1.9	2.5	9.6
DIV I Totals	102	53.3		77.0	0.6	0.3	1.5	1.3	7.0

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randy-wittman 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Randy Wittman
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-6 (1.98m)
Weight: 210 (95kg)
College Team: Indiana Hoosiers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
Birthdate: 10/28/1959
Drafted: Selected by the Washington Bullets in the first round (22nd pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Projected as small forward or guard. Can bomb from the outside. Passes well for big man. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1978-79 Indiana	34	53.2		73.6	0.9	0.2	2.6	4.5	7.1
1979-80 Indiana	5	46.4		75.0	1.6	---	1.4	2.4	5.8
1980-81 Indiana	35	54.2		76.8	0.8	0.1	2.3	2.2	10.4
1981-82 Indiana	29	48.2		75.6	1.1	0.2	3.2	3.5	12.0
1982-83 Indiana	30	54.3	44.4	82.4	1.0	0.1	4.5	2.9	19.0
DIV I Totals	133	52.4	44.4	77.9	1.0	0.1	3.0	3.2	11.6

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paul-williams 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Paul Williams
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-5 (1.96m)
Weight: 200 (91kg)
College Team: Arizona State Sun Devils
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Birthdate: 3/5/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Phoenix Suns in the second round (45th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Arizona State	29	44.5		72.3	0.5	0.3	1.0	0.6	4.8
1980-81 Arizona State	28	45.7		76.0	0.6	0.2	3.1	1.5	7.4
1981-82 Arizona State	27	46.6		68.9	1.1	0.3	5.8	2.4	17.0
1982-83 Arizona State	33	52.1		68.4	1.6	0.2	7.1	2.1	19.7
DIV I Totals	117	48.5		70.0	1.0	0.2	4.3	1.6	12.4

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greg-kite 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Greg Kite
Position: Center
Height: 6-11 (2.11m)
Weight: 250 (113kg)
College Team: Brigham Young Cougars
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Birthdate: 8/5/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round (21st pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Drafted as backup center insurance, in case the Celtics wind up without Marvin Webster and Kevin Mchale. Can't jump can't shoot and needs work on positioning for rebound. The Celtics liked his size and liken him to a poor man's Jeff Ruland. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Brigham Young	21	29.2		48.0	0.1	0.5	4.1	0.4	1.9
1980-81 Brigham Young	32	48.9		49.5	0.4	2.2	8.5	1.2	8.3
1981-82 Brigham Young	30	46.7		44.6	0.5	1.5	7.8	1.5	6.2
1982-83 Brigham Young	29	43.7		57.1	0.7	2.8	8.8	1.2	7.7
DIV I Totals	112	45.2		50.4	0.5	1.9	7.6	1.1	6.4

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horace-owens 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Horace Owens
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-3 (1.90m)
Weight: 190 (86kg)
College Team: Rhode Island Rams
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Birthdate: 10/9/1961
Drafted: Selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round (44th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Rhode Island	28	47.3		75.6	0.8	0.1	2.6	2.5	12.3
1980-81 Rhode Island	29	47.1		72.9	1.2	0.1	3.0	2.9	12.6
1981-82 Rhode Island	27	45.2		76.3	0.9	0.3	2.9	3.0	15.4
1982-83 Rhode Island	28	44.7	30.6	80.0	1.1	0.1	6.7	2.0	22.8
DIV I Totals	112	45.8	30.6	76.3	1.0	0.2	3.8	2.6	15.8

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roy-hinson 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Roy Hinson
Position: Power Forward
Height: 6-9 (2.05m)
Weight: 210 (95kg)
College Team: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey
Birthdate: 5/2/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round (20th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Big and burly, a board crasher who plays both ends of the court. Good shot-blocker and runs well - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Rutgers	28	50.4		55.3	0.3	2.1	5.6	0.1	9.7
1980-81 Rutgers	30	48.5		60.2	0.7	2.5	7.3	0.4	12.0
1981-82 Rutgers	30	48.4		58.8	0.4	2.5	7.2	0.9	12.5
1982-83 Rutgers	31	52.8		64.1	0.9	4.7	8.6	0.6	16.6
DIV I Totals	119	50.2		60.6	0.6	3.0	7.2	0.5	12.8

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pace-mannion 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Pace Mannion
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-8 (2.00m)
Weight: 190 (86kg)
College Team: Utah Utes
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah
Birthdate: 6/28/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round (43rd pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Utah	28	37.8		86.7	0.8	0.1	1.9	2.3	3.1
1980-81 Utah	28	44.8		59.5	1.0	0.2	3.3	4.4	6.9
1981-82 Utah	28	43.3		66.0	1.7	0.5	4.4	6.9	10.4
1982-83 Utah	32	48.3		81.2	2.0	0.4	4.6	4.9	13.9
DIV I Totals	116	45.1		72.4	1.4	0.3	3.6	4.6	8.8

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john-paxson 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: John Paxson
Position: Point Guard
Height: 6-2 (1.88m)
Weight: 185 (84kg)
College Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio
Birthdate: 9/29/1960
Drafted: Selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round (19th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Leader type who is excellent shooter with quickness and ball-handling prowess. Sometimes uncontrolled when driving to the basket. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Notre Dame	27	48.3		74.5	0.9	---	1.3	2.3	4.6
1980-81 Notre Dame	29	51.8		68.5	1.2	0.0	1.8	4.8	9.9
1981-82 Notre Dame	27	53.5		77.4	1.4	0.1	2.0	3.7	16.4
1982-83 Notre Dame	29	53.3		74.0	1.2	0.1	2.2	3.9	17.7
DIV I Totals	112	52.6		73.6	1.2	0.1	1.8	3.7	12.2

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mike-davis 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Mike Davis
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-5 (1.96m)
Weight: 195 (88kg)
College Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Fayette, Alabama
Birthdate: 9/15/1960
Drafted: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (42nd pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Alabama	30	38.5		68.8	0.8	0.1	2.7	2.1	5.4
1980-81 Alabama	29	48.7		78.9	1.7	0.1	2.9	2.3	10.2
1981-82 Alabama	31	48.9		69.1	1.4	N/A	2.9	1.5	11.4
1982-83 Alabama	31	49.8		76.3	1.5	0.3	3.6	2.0	12.9
DIV I Totals	121	47.7		73.7	1.4	N/A	3.0	2.0	10.0

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randy-breuer 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Randy Breuer
Position: Center
Height: 7-3 (2.21m)
Weight: 230 (104kg)
College Team: Minnesota Golden Gophers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Lake City, Minnesota
Birthdate: 10/11/1960
Drafted: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round (18th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

Draft Notes: Needs to develop upper body and add weight to become solid pro center. Good shooter facing the basketball and has accurate hook shot. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Minnesota	31	55.8		64.9	0.3	0.5	3.2	0.5	7.7
1980-81 Minnesota	30	57.5		68.8	0.9	1.6	5.5	1.7	15.2
1981-82 Minnesota	29	55.4		75.6	0.8	2.6	7.2	1.9	16.8
1982-83 Minnesota	29	58.6		76.9	0.7	3.0	8.9	1.7	20.4
DIV I Totals	119	57.0		72.9	0.7	1.9	6.1	1.5	14.9

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ted-kitchel 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Ted Kitchel
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-8 (2.03m)
Weight: 220 (100kg)
College Team: Indiana Hoosiers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Howard County, Indiana
Birthdate: 11/2/1959
Drafted: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (41st pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1978-79 Indiana	1	00.0		---	1.0	---	---	---	---
1979-80 Indiana	22	32.0		58.3	0.3	0.1	1.3	0.7	1.8
1980-81 Indiana	34	46.5		85.4	0.5	0.1	3.3	1.4	9.2
1981-82 Indiana	29	53.0		87.4	0.6	0.3	4.9	1.9	19.6
1982-83 Indiana	24	51.1	65.6	86.0	0.4	---	4.1	2.2	17.3
DIV I Totals	110	49.6	65.6	85.7	0.5	0.1	3.5	1.5	12.1

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leo-rautins 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Leo Rautins
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-8 (2.03m)
Weight: 215 (98kg)
College Team: Syracuse Orangemen
Nationality: Canadian
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birthdate: 3/20/1960
Drafted: Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (17th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Figures as point guard or shooting guard. Shooting ability has improved each year. Has the physical attributes and is team player Could make it as guard or small forward. Patterns self after Larry Bird and is a dazzling passer with strong defensive ability. Average shooter. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1978-79 Minnesota	27	39.2		78.6	0.6	N/A	4.1	3.9	8.3
1979-80 Syracuse	Did Not Play Transfer Student
1980-81 Syracuse	32	49.8		78.9	N/A	N/A	5.4	3.6	9.3
1981-82 Syracuse	22	49.4		77.3	N/A	N/A	5.9	5.2	13.3
1982-83 Syracuse	31	52.0		75.0	1.5	N/A	7.3	6.2	14.2
DIV I Totals	112	48.0		77.0	N/A	N/A	5.7	4.7	11.2

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jim-thomas 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Jim Thomas
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-3 (1.90m)
Weight: 190 (86kg)
College Team: Indiana Hoosiers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida
Birthdate: 10/19/1960
Drafted: Selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round (40th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Indiana	21	45.5		61.5	0.4	---	1.6	0.6	2.7
1980-81 Indiana	33	49.5		77.1	0.7	0.2	3.2	2.3	3.7
1981-82 Indiana	29	52.0		85.5	1.3	0.2	6.2	3.6	9.2
1982-83 Indiana	30	52.3		75.3	1.2	0.0	5.3	2.7	10.2
DIV I Totals	113	51.2		77.3	0.9	0.1	4.2	2.4	6.6

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jon-sundvold 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Jon Sundvold
Position: Point Guard
Height: 6-2 (1.88m)
Weight: 170 (77kg)
College Team: Missouri Tigers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Birthdate: 7/2/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Seattle Supersonics in the first round (16th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Intelligent, team player who has poise. Tough competitor who is a good ball handler and shooter. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Missouri	31	45.0		74.6	0.7	0.1	1.7	2.1	6.3
1980-81 Missouri	32	50.9		85.9	0.6	0.1	1.7	3.4	13.8
1981-82 Missouri	31	48.5		87.1	1.1	0.1	2.1	2.7	12.2
1982-83 Missouri	34	50.3		86.8	0.6	0.0	2.4	3.6	17.1
DIV I Totals	128	49.3		84.8	0.8	0.1	2.0	3.0	12.5

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granville-waiters 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Granville Waiters
Position: Center
Height: 6-11 (2.11m)
Weight: 225 (102kg)
College Team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Birthdate: 1/8/1961 - 3/23/2021
Drafted: Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round (39th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Ohio State	16	54.5		---	---	0.2	0.8	0.1	0.8
1980-81 Ohio State	26	54.0		30.0	0.2	0.3	1.5	0.1	2.2
1981-82 Ohio State	31	56.0		66.0	0.5	1.9	5.0	0.4	7.1
1982-83 Ohio State	30	53.3		72.1	0.5	2.2	7.5	0.4	10.4
DIV I Totals	103	54.3		66.4	0.3	1.3	4.2	0.3	5.8

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howard-carter 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Howard Carter
Position: Shooting Guard
Height: 6-5 (1.96m)
Weight: 215 (98kg)
College Team: Louisiana State Tigers
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Birthdate: 10/26/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round (15th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Draft Notes: Can hit with consistency from the perimeter. Needs to bone up defensively and with great attitude would appear to be asset to any club. - 1983 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Louisiana State	32	48.8		76.4	0.8	0.2	3.5	1.6	10.5
1980-81 Louisiana State	36	51.8		80.3	1.1	0.2	4.1	2.1	16.0
1981-82 Louisiana State	28	47.4		72.6	1.0	0.0	5.6	1.6	16.7
1982-83 Louisiana State	32	49.6		84.2	1.0	0.1	4.7	1.8	17.6
DIV I Totals	128	49.5		78.9	1.0	0.1	4.4	1.8	15.2

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chris-mcnealy 1983 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Chris McNealy
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-7 (2.00m)
Weight: 210 (95kg)
College Team: San Jose State Spartans
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Fresno, California
Birthdate: 7/15/1961
Drafted: Selected by the Kansas City Kings in the second round (38th pick overall) of 1983 NBA Draft.

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1979-80 Santa Barbara C.C.	32	59.6		68.1	N/A	N/A	10.3	N/A	12.8
1980-81 San Jose State	30	50.3		59.5	N/A	N/A	6.4	3.2	11.6
1981-82 San Jose State	23	55.2		62.8	N/A	N/A	9.6	1.5	15.1
1982-83 San Jose State	28	58.9	40.0	66.9	N/A	N/A	9.4	2.6	19.3
DIV I Totals	81	55.1	40.0	63.8	N/A	N/A	8.4	2.5	15.3

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 04 June 2007; Created: 04 June 2007; Last Updated: 06 March 2022

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