Don Lofgran
Donald Lofgran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1976 (aged 47) |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Years active | 1950–1954 |
| Known for | Consensus All-American basketball player at the University of San Francisco; NBA career |
Donald James Lofgran (November 18, 1928 – June 17, 1976) was an American basketball athlete recognized as a consensus All-American while playing for the University of San Francisco. He competed at the professional level in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1950 and 1954.
Biography
Originating from Oakland, California, Lofgran completed his studies at Oakland Technical High School in 1946. He then enrolled at Grant Technical College (currently known as American River College) from 1946 through 1948 before transferring to the University of San Francisco, where he became a member of the Dons squad. During his tenure at USF, he maintained an average close to 15 points per game and played a pivotal role in leading the Dons to a narrow 48–47 triumph over Loyola (IL) during the 1949 National Invitation Tournament, where he was honored as the tournament's MVP.
Chosen as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals, Lofgran was traded to the Indianapolis Olympians within his rookie season. Throughout his four seasons in the NBA, he also suited up for the Philadelphia Warriors and Milwaukee Hawks.
Regular season
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–51 | Syracuse | 47 | .297 | .624 | 2.0 | .6 | 3.4 | |
| 1950–51 | Indianapolis | 14 | .284 | .618 | 4.6 | .5 | 5.4 | |
| 1951–52 | Indianapolis | 63 | 19.9 | .357 | .712 | 4.1 | .8 | 7.2 |
| 1952–53 | Philadelphia | 64 | 27.9 | .330 | .728 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 7.4 |
| 1953–54 | Milwaukee | 21 | 18.1 | .313 | .653 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 4.9 |
| Total | 209 | 23.1 | .329 | .692 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 6.1 | |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Indianapolis | 1 | .333 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .0 | 5.0 | |
| 1952 | Indianapolis | 2 | 5.0 | .000 | – | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career totals | 3 | 5.0 | .222 | 1.000 | .3 | .0 | 1.7 | |