Lavaughn robertson
Known as a pure scorer in a time before such distinctions bccamo more common, Lavaughn Robertson eamed the reputation as one of the best basketball players to ever lace up a pair of shoes at Rector tligh School.
"Lavaughn was one of the most talented players I ever coached," RHS coach Jess Bucy said of his former player and longtime friend. *He was an outstanding player and he absolutely hated losing. I think that helped drive him to the next level."
As a Blackcat in 1958 through his graduation in 1960, Robertson set a number of marks during that time- He set a school record for a total of 789 career rebounds. His 321 rebounds in 1959 and rebounding average of 9.0 that season ranked as the third highest totals during that era. His 1,209 total points ranked as the fourth best, as did his 1,960 average of 18.5 points per game. In addition, he made 212 field goals in 1960, which was the third highest total.
Robertson was named All-District in 1959 and 1960. He was an All-State selection in 1959, and was the state tournament's leading scorer with a total of 77 points. In 1960, Robertson was chosen as a participant in the Arkansas High School All-Star Game, playing for the East squad.
Robertson lettered in basketball at RHS in i958, 1959 and 1960. He also lettered in baseball in 1960.
After showcasing his skills at Rector, Robertson moved on to the collegiate level. He was a standout for Arkansas College, today known as Lyon College, where he was a four-year starter from 1961 through 1964. During his career at Arkansas College, Robertson was an All-AIC selection in 1963, 1963 and 1964. His 1964 selection was unanimous. He was an NAIA All-District 17 selection in 1963 and 1964, also earning Ail-American Honorable Mention selections during those same years.
Robertson set a record with 2,138 total points scored, which remains a Lyon College record. He scored 30 or more points in a single game on 15 occasions, with a career best of 50 points. He is remembered for a blistering. scoring spree over a one week period, torching the University of the Ozarks for 50 points; notching 41 against UALR and putting up 30 in action with Harding University.
He also set school records with 818 field goals in a career, career free throw percentage of 86.1 and a season free throw percentage of 89.9, which was the second highest in the NAIA in 1963. He tied the school's record with 18 free throws in a single game. Robertson was inducted into the Lyon College Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Robertson was also a successful coach. His first coaching position was at Hoxie High School where he led the team to a record of 84-43 during his time there from 1964 to 1968.
He was an assistant coach at Arkansas State University from 1969 through 1971. During his time on the bench, ASU was the SLC champions in 1971 and finished second in the league in 1970.
From 1971 to 1978, Robertson was the head basketball coach at Arkansas College, his alma mater. During that time, he had two teams qualify for the NAIA playoffs. In addition, he coached nine All-AIC players, six All-District 17 players and two All-American Honorable MentionPlayers.
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"Lavaughn was one of the most talented players I ever coached," RHS coach Jess Bucy said of his former player and longtime friend. *He was an outstanding player and he absolutely hated losing. I think that helped drive him to the next level."
As a Blackcat in 1958 through his graduation in 1960, Robertson set a number of marks during that time- He set a school record for a total of 789 career rebounds. His 321 rebounds in 1959 and rebounding average of 9.0 that season ranked as the third highest totals during that era. His 1,209 total points ranked as the fourth best, as did his 1,960 average of 18.5 points per game. In addition, he made 212 field goals in 1960, which was the third highest total.
Robertson was named All-District in 1959 and 1960. He was an All-State selection in 1959, and was the state tournament's leading scorer with a total of 77 points. In 1960, Robertson was chosen as a participant in the Arkansas High School All-Star Game, playing for the East squad.
Robertson lettered in basketball at RHS in i958, 1959 and 1960. He also lettered in baseball in 1960.
After showcasing his skills at Rector, Robertson moved on to the collegiate level. He was a standout for Arkansas College, today known as Lyon College, where he was a four-year starter from 1961 through 1964. During his career at Arkansas College, Robertson was an All-AIC selection in 1963, 1963 and 1964. His 1964 selection was unanimous. He was an NAIA All-District 17 selection in 1963 and 1964, also earning Ail-American Honorable Mention selections during those same years.
Robertson set a record with 2,138 total points scored, which remains a Lyon College record. He scored 30 or more points in a single game on 15 occasions, with a career best of 50 points. He is remembered for a blistering. scoring spree over a one week period, torching the University of the Ozarks for 50 points; notching 41 against UALR and putting up 30 in action with Harding University.
He also set school records with 818 field goals in a career, career free throw percentage of 86.1 and a season free throw percentage of 89.9, which was the second highest in the NAIA in 1963. He tied the school's record with 18 free throws in a single game. Robertson was inducted into the Lyon College Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Robertson was also a successful coach. His first coaching position was at Hoxie High School where he led the team to a record of 84-43 during his time there from 1964 to 1968.
He was an assistant coach at Arkansas State University from 1969 through 1971. During his time on the bench, ASU was the SLC champions in 1971 and finished second in the league in 1970.
From 1971 to 1978, Robertson was the head basketball coach at Arkansas College, his alma mater. During that time, he had two teams qualify for the NAIA playoffs. In addition, he coached nine All-AIC players, six All-District 17 players and two All-American Honorable MentionPlayers.
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