Elmer Austin
Elmer M. Austin Jr. (December 11, 1949 – December 28, 2023) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the North Carolina A&T Aggies and was the inaugural Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1972. Early lifeAustin was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to parents Elmer and Dorothy Austin.[1] He attended James B. Dudley High School and initially pursued football until he was coerced by others into playing basketball.[2] Austin averaged over 20 points per game during his prep career and received interest from 10 colleges.[2] He was recruited by Cal Irvin of the North Carolina A&T Aggies and accepted a scholarship to attend North Carolina A&T State University.[2] Austin graduated from Dudley in 1968.[1] College careerAustin impressed Irvin during a preseason scrimmage against the Elon Phoenix and was moved into the starting line-up of the Aggies.[2] He scored 24 points in his debut against the Akron Zips and remained in the starting line-up for his collegiate career.[2] Austin averaged a team-leading 19.1 points and 12.7 rebounds per game during his junior season.[2] He earned All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) team honors.[2][3] The Aggies moved to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) for its debut season in 1971–72.[4] Austin led the team to the first MEAC championship while averaging a team-high 21.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.[5] He was selected as the inaugural MEAC Player of the Year.[5] Austin graduated with a degree in physical education.[1] He tried out for professional clubs and the United States men's national basketball team after the 1972 NBA draft.[5] Personal life and deathAustin had three children with his wife. He died in Greensboro, North Carolina on December 28, 2023, at the age of 74.[1] References
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