18 Facts About Tom Abernethy

Thomas Craig Abernethy was born on May 6,1954 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Tom Abernethy played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers and won a national championship in 1976.

Tom Abernethy was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1976 NBA draft and played five seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers.

Tom Abernethy finished his career after playing in Italy for two seasons with Basket Brescia Leonessa.

In 1996 Tom Abernethy founded the Indiana Basketball Academy where thousands of young men learn basketball skills, and the importance of character development.

Tom Abernethy attended St Joseph's High School in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana.

Tom Abernethy averaged 25.9 points per game as a senior and set the South Bend city scoring record with his 648 points.

Tom Abernethy led his team to 22 wins and a victory in the South Bend sectional championship.

Tom Abernethy had wanted to attend Indiana University Bloomington even if he had not played basketball and ultimately committed to play for Knight with the Hoosiers.

Tom Abernethy joined the Hoosiers in 1972 and saw limited playing time during his first three seasons due to being on a stacked team.

Tom Abernethy was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 43rd overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft.

Tom Abernethy played his first two seasons with the Lakers before he was traded to the Buffalo Braves in June 1978 for a second round pick.

Tom Abernethy made a cameo appearance in the 1980 film Inside Moves where a Warriors game is depicted.

In December 1980, Tom Abernethy was waived by the Warriors and signed by the Indiana Pacers for the rest of the season.

Tom Abernethy finished his career in Italy with Basket Brescia Leonessa.

Tom Abernethy was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.

Tom Abernethy served as a technical advisor on the 1986 film Hoosiers.

Tom Abernethy created the Indiana Basketball Academy in 1995 which provides skills training for young players.