Govoner Vaughn played in eight career state playoff games over two seasons, and his 92 points were all scored during the 1956 tournament.
10 Facts About Govoner Vaughn
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Govoner Vaughn scored 1,001 career points, the 46th highest total in Illini history.
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Govoner Vaughn holds the second highest single season free-throw percentage at.
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Govoner Vaughn rejoined the Globetrotters in 2010 and served as the team's director of alumni relations after spending 24 years at Detroit Edison.
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Govoner Vaughn played on the freshman squad, records for this season could not be added to his varsity totals.
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Govoner Vaughn finished the season with the second highest point total averaging 14.9 points per game.
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Govoner Vaughn finished with the highest field goal average at.
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Govoner Vaughn started all 23 games during that season and dominated all offensive categories after an injury sidelined previous team-leader John Wessels.
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Govoner Vaughn was first on the Fighting Illini in scoring with 411 points, first on the team in rebounding with 189 and first on the team in free-throw percentage at.
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Govoner Vaughn was named team MVP as well as All-American for this season.