Marvin Jerome "Bad News" Barnes was an American professional basketball player.
20 Facts About Marvin Barnes
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In 1973, Barnes was the first player to score 10 times on 10 field goal attempts in an NCAA tournament game, a record surpassed by Kenny Walker, who went 11-for-11 in 1986.
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On December 15,1973, Marvin Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record.
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At Providence, Marvin Barnes averaged 20.7 points, 17.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 89 career games under coach Dave Gavitt.
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Marvin Barnes was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the second overall pick in the first round of the 1974 NBA draft and by the Spirits of St Louis in the 1974 ABA Draft.
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Marvin Barnes opted for the ABA and played for the Spirits in the American Basketball Association from 1974 to 1976 before playing in the National Basketball Association from 1976 to 1980.
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In 144 ABA games over two seasons, Marvin Barnes averaged 21.4 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.9 blocks.
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In 171 career NBA games Marvin Barnes averaged 9.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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Marvin Barnes was taken by the Detroit Pistons in the 1976 ABA Dispersal Draft.
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Marvin Barnes's nickname "Bad News" was derived from his frequent off-court problems, which began when he was a senior at Central High School.
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Marvin Barnes was part of a gang that attempted to rob a bus.
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Marvin Barnes was quickly identified, as he was wearing his state championship jacket with his name embroidered on it.
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Marvin Barnes's case was handled by the juvenile justice system.
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In 1972, while playing center for Providence College, Marvin Barnes attacked a teammate with a tire iron.
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Marvin Barnes later pleaded guilty to assault, paid the victim $10,000 and was placed on probation.
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Marvin Barnes violated probation on October 9,1976 when an unloaded.
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Marvin Barnes was later arrested for burglary, drug possession, and trespassing.
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On September 8,2014, Marvin Barnes died at the age of 62.
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Marvin Barnes, who had been drug-free for several years, had recently succumbed to his addiction again, Stacom said.
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Marvin Barnes is a member of the Providence Athletics Hall of Fame, enshrined in 1992.