Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Here is the New Jersey Nets (then known as the New Jersey Americans) 1967–68 roster and regular season player statistics.
Note: During the 1967–68 season, the franchise was called the New Jersey Americans and was part of the inaugural season of the ABA (American Basketball Association). They played home games at the Teaneck Armory.
Team Roster (1967–68 New Jersey Americans)
| # | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birthdate | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tony Jackson | F | 6’4″ | 200 lb | Nov 7, 1942 | St. John’s |
| 12 | Les Hunter | F | 6’7″ | 210 lb | Aug 16, 1942 | Loyola (Chicago) |
| 14 | Dan Anderson | C | 6’10” | 220 lb | Jan 1, 1943 | Augsburg |
| 15 | Walt Simon | F | 6’6″ | 200 lb | Dec 1, 1939 | Benedict College |
| 20 | Willie Murrell | F | 6’6″ | 215 lb | Sep 13, 1941 | Kansas State |
| 21 | Levern Tart | G | 6’2″ | 195 lb | Jun 1, 1942 | Bradley |
| 22 | Bill Melchionni | G | 6’1″ | 180 lb | Oct 19, 1944 | Villanova |
| 24 | Donnie Freeman | G | 6’3″ | 185 lb | Jul 18, 1944 | Illinois |
| 25 | Bob Lloyd | G | 6’2″ | 175 lb | Oct 5, 1945 | Rutgers |
| 31 | Johnny Dee | G | 6’0″ | 170 lb | Oct 10, 1933 | St. Mary’s (TX) |
| — | Hank Whitney | F | 6’7″ | 230 lb | Apr 28, 1939 | Iowa State |
| — | George Peeples | C | 6’7″ | 190 lb | Oct 30, 1943 | Iowa |
Regular Season Player Statistics (1967–68)
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levern Tart | 66 | 23.5 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 44.5% | 75.8% |
| Tony Jackson | 69 | 19.2 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 42.1% | 83.2% |
| Walt Simon | 70 | 17.0 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 45.6% | 76.5% |
| Dan Anderson | 76 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 43.2% | 67.0% |
| Les Hunter | 50 | 10.3 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 44.8% | 72.6% |
| Donnie Freeman | 31 | 10.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 43.7% | 77.1% |
| Willie Murrell | 50 | 9.6 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 42.3% | 70.4% |
| Bill Melchionni | 25 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 41.6% | 75.0% |
| Bob Lloyd | 13 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 39.0% | 73.3% |
| George Peeples | 14 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 40.2% | 65.0% |
| Johnny Dee | 12 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 37.5% | 80.0% |
| Hank Whitney | 8 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 38.0% | 60.0% |
Season Summary
- Record: 36–42 (Tied for 4th in Eastern Division)
- Head Coach: Max Zaslofsky
- Playoffs: Did not qualify due to a forfeit in a one-game playoff vs. Kentucky Colonels (court deemed unplayable)