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Henry Akin
American basketball player (1944-2020) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 75
Henry Troutt Akin Jr. was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Morehead State Eagles where he was a two-time first-team all-conference player in 1964 and 1965. Akin left the team before his senior season when he met his future wife and returned to his home state of Michigan.
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- Ray Tolbert Also played for Seattle SuperSonics
Bill Chamberlain Also played for Kentucky Colonels
Chad Posthumus Also played for Morehead State Eagles men's basketball- Jake Ford Also played for Seattle SuperSonics
- Ricky Minard Also played for Morehead State Eagles men's basketball
Manny Leaks Also played for Kentucky Colonels
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The New York Knicks had scouted Akin during his college career and selected him as the 11th overall pick in the 1966 NBA draft. He played one season with the Knicks and was then selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1967 NBA expansion draft. Akin was a member of the SuperSonics during their inaugural season but was forced to retire due to knee and ankle injuries. He worked as a scout for the SuperSonics after his retirement.