Named an Indiana All-Star in 1968, following a stellar career at Holland High School, which consolidated with Huntingburg High School to become Southridge High School. He started from 1964 to 1968, and led the Dutchmen to Sectional Championships in 1967 and 1968. They finished the 1968 season undefeated but lost the Regional Championship game[4] to perennial power Jeffersonville High School. Buse was selected to the Indiana All-Star Team in 1968.
Invited to U.S. Olympic Trials in 1972; declined invitation for professional basketball career.
Careeredit
Don Buse was selected for the NCAA squad to compete for positions on the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but he was replaced by Jim Forbes as he signed a professional contract.
Buse was known for his dependable ball-handling, tight defense, and clutch-shooting, and he appeared in two All-Star games (one in the ABA in 1976; one in the NBA in 1977)[5] during the course of his career. His best season occurred in 1975–76, when he led the ABA in both steals per game (4.12) and assists per game (8.2) while also contributing a career high 12.5 points per game. In the next season, his first in the NBA, Buse again led all players in steals per game (3.47) and assists per game (8.5).
Buse was an All-Defensive Team member six times, from the 1974–75 season through the 1979–80 season. The first two were in the ABA and the final four were in the NBA.
After Buse's career he was selected to several All-time teams, including:
Selected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 'Silver Anniversary' Team in 1993.
Selected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Selected as one of Indiana's Greatest 50 players [1] in 1999.
^Papanek, John. "No boo-boos for Boo Boo," Sports Illustrated, February 7, 1977. Retrieved November 17, 2020
^Jeff Grossman (December 16, 1976). "'Boo' full of surprises". San Antonio Express. p. 9G. Retrieved January 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^Sid Bordman (April 1, 1980). "Suns' Don Buse isn't obscure to Ford, Kings". The Kansas City Star. p. 11. Retrieved January 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
^Dick Mackey (February 13, 1977). "Don Buse? He's the non-shooting star". The Kansas City Star. p. 2S. Retrieved January 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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Donald R Buse ˈ b uː z iː BOO zee 1 born August 10 1950 is a retired American professional basketball player A 6 4 1 93 m point guard from the University of Evansville Buse played 13 seasons 1972 1985 in the American Basketball Association ABA and National Basketball Association NBA as a member of the Indiana Pacers 2 the Phoenix Suns 3 the Portland Trail Blazers and the Kansas City Kings Don BuseBuse circa 1986Personal informationBorn 1950 08 10 August 10 1950 age 73 Huntingburg Indiana U S NationalityAmericanListed height6 ft 4 in 1 93 m Listed weight190 lb 86 kg Career informationHigh schoolHolland Holland Indiana CollegeEvansville 1969 1972 NBA draft1972 3rd round 34th overall pickSelected by the Phoenix SunsPlaying career1972 1985PositionPoint guardNumber10 11Career history1972 1977Indiana Pacers1977 1980Phoenix Suns1980 1982Indiana Pacers1982 1983Portland Trail Blazers1983 1985Kansas City KingsCareer highlights and awardsABA champion 1973 NBA All Star 1977 ABA All Star 1976 All ABA Second Team 1976 4 NBA All Defensive First Team 1977 1980 2 ABA All Defensive First Team 1975 1976 NBA assists leader 1977 NBA steals leader 1977 NCAA Division II champion 1971 No 10 jersey retired by Evansville Purple AcesCareer statisticsPoints6 890 7 1 ppg Assists4 425 4 6 apg Steals1 818 2 0 spg Stats at NBA comStats at Basketball Reference com Contents 1 High school 2 College 3 Career 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHigh school editNamed an Indiana All Star in 1968 following a stellar career at Holland High School which consolidated with Huntingburg High School to become Southridge High School He started from 1964 to 1968 and led the Dutchmen to Sectional Championships in 1967 and 1968 They finished the 1968 season undefeated but lost the Regional Championship game 4 to perennial power Jeffersonville High School Buse was selected to the Indiana All Star Team in 1968 College edit nbsp Buse playing for Evansville in 1971 Played for legendary Arad McCutchan at Evansville College leading the Purple Aces to a four year record of 68 42 and the 1971 NCAA Men s Division II Basketball Championship title Ranks 13 all time in scoring 1 426 pts Ranks 9 all time in scoring average 16 9 Ranks 9 all time in field goal percentage 497 Ranks 7 all time in free throws 364 Ranks 7 all time in free throw percentage 78 5 Selected as 1st Team All Indiana Collegiate Conference in 1970 71 and 1971 72 Selected as 1st Team All District College Division NABC in 1972 Selected as 3rd Team All American College Division UPI in 1972 Selected as 3rd Team All American College Division NABC in 1972 Selected as Honorable Mention All American College Division AP in 1972 Selected as 1st Team All American College Division Universal Sports in 1972 Retired his number 10 Selected to the USA Basketball Team in 1971 Pan American Games participant Invited to U S Olympic Trials in 1972 declined invitation for professional basketball career Career editDon Buse was selected for the NCAA squad to compete for positions on the 1972 U S Olympic basketball team but he was replaced by Jim Forbes as he signed a professional contract Buse went on to play professionally for the Indiana Pacers the Phoenix Suns the Portland Trail Blazers and the Kansas City Kings Buse was known for his dependable ball handling tight defense and clutch shooting and he appeared in two All Star games one in the ABA in 1976 one in the NBA in 1977 5 during the course of his career His best season occurred in 1975 76 when he led the ABA in both steals per game 4 12 and assists per game 8 2 while also contributing a career high 12 5 points per game In the next season his first in the NBA Buse again led all players in steals per game 3 47 and assists per game 8 5 In 1979 Buse helped take the Suns deep into the playoffs on a team with notable players such as Paul Westphal Walter Davis Truck Robinson and Alvan Adams Buse was an All Defensive Team member six times from the 1974 75 season through the 1979 80 season The first two were in the ABA and the final four were in the NBA After Buse s career he was selected to several All time teams including Selected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team in 1993 Selected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998 Selected as one of Indiana s Greatest 50 players 1 in 1999 Selected to the All Time University of Evansville Basketball Team in 2005 See also edit nbsp Sports portalList of National Basketball Association annual assists leaders List of National Basketball Association annual steals leadersReferences edit Papanek John No boo boos for Boo Boo Sports Illustrated February 7 1977 Retrieved November 17 2020 Jeff Grossman December 16 1976 Boo full of surprises San Antonio Express p 9G Retrieved January 10 2023 via Newspapers com nbsp Sid Bordman April 1 1980 Suns Don Buse isn t obscure to Ford Kings The Kansas City Star p 11 Retrieved January 10 2023 via Newspapers com nbsp 1968 IHSAA final 64 Archived from the original on February 24 2014 Retrieved November 20 2013 Dick Mackey February 13 1977 Don Buse He s the non shooting star The Kansas City Star p 2S Retrieved January 10 2023 via Newspapers com nbsp External links editCareer statistics and player information from NBA com nbsp and Basketball Reference com No Boo boos For Boo Boo 1977 Sports Illustrated article Buse Putting Go in Pacers 1982 Sporting News article Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 2 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Don Buse amp oldid 1181363751, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
