Randall Drew Denton (born February 18, 1949) is an American former professional

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player. Denton graduated from William G. Enloe High School in 1967. A 6'10"

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from Duke University, Randy holds the all-time Duke record for average rebounds per game at 12.7. Denton played six seasons (1971–1977) in the American Basketball Association and

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as a member of the Carolina Cougars, Memphis Pros / Tams,

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, Spirits of St. Louis, and

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. He averaged 11.5 points and 8.6

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in his ABA/NBA career.

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* 1949 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Italy American men's basketball players Atlanta Hawks players Basketball players from Raleigh, North Carolina Boston Celtics draft picks Centers (basketball) Duke Blue Devils men's basketball players Carolina Cougars players Memphis Pros players Memphis Sounds draft picks Memphis Tams players Spirits of St. Louis players Utah Stars players William G. Enloe High School alumni {{1940s-US-basketball-bio-stub