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Louis Dunbar
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Louis "Sweet Lou" Dunbar during a Globetrotters game
Personal information
Born (1953-08-08) August 8, 1953 (age 71)
Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
High school Webster (Minden, Louisiana)
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Career information
College Houston (1972–1975)
NBA Draft 1975 / Round: 4 / Pick: 59th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career 1975–1977
Career history
1975–1977 SP Federale
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • Swiss League champion (1976)
  • Louisiana Mr. Basketball (1971)

Louis "Sweet Lou" Dunbar (born August 8, 1953) is the Director of Player Personnel, a coach, and a former 27-year veteran basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters.

High school

He won a high school state championship in his senior year of high school, and was named the Louisiana Mr. Basketball.

College career

Dunbar played college basketball at the University of Houston, with the Houston Cougars, from 1972 to 1975. He averaged 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game during his college career.

Professional career

Dunbar was selected in the 4th round, with the 59th overall pick of the 1975 NBA draft, by the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he never played in the NBA. Instead, he played professional basketball in Switzerland, with SP Federale. With Federale, he won the Swiss League championship in 1976. He also played with SP Federale in the EuroLeague, during the 1975–76 season.

After ending his pro club career in 1977, Dunbar joined the Harlem Globetrotters.

Coaching career

Dunbar served as a boys’ basketball coach in the Houston area, and also conducted private basketball lessons. He has also coached at the First Presbyterian School.

Personal life

Dunbar is a member of "Legends of Basketball", the National Basketball Retired Players Association. He was inducted into the University of Houston Hall of Honor on November 15, 2008.

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