Victor Fleming (born February 2, 1962) is an American former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the second round (26th pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft. Fleming was a 6'6" forward from

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and is the twin brother of former NBA player

Vern Fleming Vern Fleming (born February 2, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player who played twelve seasons in the NBA from 1984 until 1996. Born in New York City, Fleming grew up in the Queensbridge Housing projects in the Long Island ...

Early life

Victor Fleming was born in

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and attended

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in New York City, New York.

College career

In college, Fleming played for Xavier in

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from 1980 to 1984. He averaged 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his career. As a Senior, Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, as Xavier finished 22–11 under coach Bob Staak. For his career, Fleming scored 1,059 points, joining Xavier's "1000 Point Club." As a freshman in 1980–1981, playing for Coach Bob Staak, Fleming averaged 5.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists, starting five games. Xavier finished 12–16, but won the Midwestern City Conference regular season championship with an 8–3 record. Xavier was defeated by

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82–76 in the Midwestern City Conference Tournament Final. In his sophomore season, 1981–1982, Fleming averaged 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, playing in 26 games and starting nine. Xavier finished 8–20 and 1–11 in the Midwestern City Conference. Xavier advanced to the 1983 NCAA tournament, as Fleming became a starter in 1982–1983. Fleming started 29 games as Xavier finished 22–8 and 10–4 (2nd) in the Midwestern City Conference. Fleming averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the season. Xavier then advanced to the NCAA by winning the Midwestern City Conference Tournament. Xavier defeated Detroit Mercy 90–70 in the semi-final. In the Final, Xavier defeated Loyola (Chicago) 82–76. In the NCAA Tournament Opening Round, Xavier lost 81–75 to

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in the Midwest Regional preliminary round. Fleming led Xavier with 16 points in the NCAA loss to Alcorn State. Xavier advanced to the National Invitational Tournament in 1983–1984. In his senior season, Xavier finished 22–11 as Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 54% shooting, starting all 33 games. Xavier finished 9–5 (3rd) in the Midwest City Conference. Fleming had a career high 29 points against Butler. In the National Invitational Tournament, Xavier defeated

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60-57 and

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58–57, before falling to

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63–62 in the NIT Quarterfinals.

Professional career

On June 19, 1984, the

selected Victor Fleming in the 1984 NBA draft in Round 2, with the No. 26 overall pick. Fleming was selected a few picks behind his brother

, who was drafted at No. 18 by the Indiana Pacers. Cut by Portland, Victor Fleming was later signed by the

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and Phoenix Suns, but never appeared in an NBA game Fleming played for the

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in the Continental Basketball Association in 1984–1985 to 1986–1987 and was selected to the 1986 CBA All-Star team, as he averaged 15.1 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Cincinnati Slammers.

References

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