Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Dean Meminger, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Dean Peter Meminger
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 13, 1948 (passed away on August 23, 2013, at the age of 65)
  • Hometown: Walterboro, South Carolina, USA (raised in Harlem, New York City)
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
  • Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 7, 14, and 19
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Rice High School in New York, New York
  • College: Marquette University (1968–1971)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (16th overall pick) in the 1971 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1971–1974, 1976–1977)
    • Atlanta Hawks (1974–1976)
  • Championship Rings: 1 NBA Championship with the New York Knicks (1973)
  • Kids: Dean Meminger Jr. (known as a television reporter)
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Dean Meminger, nicknamed “The Dream,” was known for his quickness, defensive tenacity, and playmaking ability as a point guard. He played college basketball at Marquette University under legendary coach Al McGuire, where he led the Golden Eagles to an NIT Championship in 1970 and a runner-up finish in 1971.