Dean The Dream.... R.I.P

RIP.
Met him up here in Montreal a few years ago, was hanging around with the wrong people.
Very sad.
 
Terrible news. Surprised, but not shocked. A truly nice guy ... and a truly troubled soul. RIP.
 
Very very sad. Great college player. Enjoyed watching him on Knicks. Troubled soul who could never escape demons. On a lighter note, isn't that The Whopper guarding Willis in the photo?
 
Meminger was an INTEGRAL part of the 73 Knick championship team. He rebounded extremely well for his size, and was a very tough defender. Pretty bad free throw shooter for a guard, but for you Harrison fans, he shot 51.5% from the field in 72-73, a great number for a guard even as a sub who averaged about 6 ppg for his career. I'd have to check, but I think he played a great game 7 in the playoffs at Boston one year leading the Knicks to an improbable victory.

Two bits of history: Meminger's Marquette team turned down an NCAA bit to get a better seeding in the NIT tournament. It resulted in an NCAA rule forcing schools to accept an NCAA bid if offered. Meminger also coached the Albany Patroons in 1980, but his combative coaching style led to arguments with players and he was ultimately fired. On his recommendation, he was replaced by his old friend and Knicks teammate, Phil Jackson, giving Jackson his first shot at coaching. Meminger asked JAckson and was allowed to try out for the Patroons as a player, but with his skills eroded and he didn't make the team.
 
I met him at a Rice Awards dinner approx. 15-20 years ago when the school honored him and others for their contributions to the school,etc.
He was very gracious and humble.
A total gentleman. Not sure what his family situation is or was. Wish them the best during this difficult time.RIP
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
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You might also remember another star from that Rice team, Charlie Yelverton, a 6-2 forward, who could jump out of the gym. He played for Digger Phelps, at Fordham, and also died of drug abuse. Those CHSAA playoffs, would alternate between SJU and Fordham, and were special. The eight schools in the quarterfinals, in the late sixties - early seventies would come from powers such as Rice, Power and La Salle (Manhattan); Hayes, Tolentine, Mount, and All Hallows (Bronx); St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn); Molloy, Holy Cross (Queens), Chaminade (Nassau), and Stepinac, Iona Prep (Westchester). In those days, the kids were mostly uncommitted, and the gym would be filled with college coaches. This was pre-AAU involvement. No other league could equal the players or coaches in the CHSAA.
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
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You might also remember another star from that Rice team, Charlie Yelverton, a 6-2 forward, who could jump out of the gym. He played for Digger Phelps, at Fordham, and also died of drug abuse. Those CHSAA playoffs, would alternate between SJU and Fordham, and were special. The eight schools in the quarterfinals, in the late sixties - early seventies would come from powers such as Rice, Power and La Salle (Manhattan); Hayes, Tolentine, Mount, and All Hallows (Bronx); St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn); Molloy, Holy Cross (Queens), Chaminade (Nassau), and Stepinac, Iona Prep (Westchester). In those days, the kids were mostly uncommitted, and the gym would be filled with college coaches. This was pre-AAU involvement. No other league could equal the players or coaches in the CHSAA.
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You forgot to mention my alma mater, Xavier :). If memory serves me correctly, we played in same division as Power, LaSalle, Stepinac, Scanlan and Mount. Always tough games. I remember Yelverton from some very good Fordham teams. Kenny Charles was standout guard on those same teams. Had no idea he died. Very sad. Didn't know(till I just did a google search on him) that Charles graduated from Brooklyn Prep.
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
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You might also remember another star from that Rice team, Charlie Yelverton, a 6-2 forward, who could jump out of the gym. He played for Digger Phelps, at Fordham, and also died of drug abuse. Those CHSAA playoffs, would alternate between SJU and Fordham, and were special. The eight schools in the quarterfinals, in the late sixties - early seventies would come from powers such as Rice, Power and La Salle (Manhattan); Hayes, Tolentine, Mount, and All Hallows (Bronx); St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn); Molloy, Holy Cross (Queens), Chaminade (Nassau), and Stepinac, Iona Prep (Westchester). In those days, the kids were mostly uncommitted, and the gym would be filled with college coaches. This was pre-AAU involvement. No other league could equal the players or coaches in the CHSAA.
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You forgot to mention my alma mater, Xavier :). If memory serves me correctly, we played in same division as Power, LaSalle, Stepinac, Scanlan and Mount. Always tough games. I remember Yelverton from some very good Fordham teams. Kenny Charles was standout guard on those same teams. Had no idea he died. Very sad. Didn't know(till I just did a google search on him) that Charles graduated from Brooklyn Prep.
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Xavier - My son goes to Xavier, and will be a senior this year. I absolutely love the school, but was more importantly, he loves Xavier even more. He has grown leaps and bounds in 3 years.
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
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You might also remember another star from that Rice team, Charlie Yelverton, a 6-2 forward, who could jump out of the gym. He played for Digger Phelps, at Fordham, and also died of drug abuse. Those CHSAA playoffs, would alternate between SJU and Fordham, and were special. The eight schools in the quarterfinals, in the late sixties - early seventies would come from powers such as Rice, Power and La Salle (Manhattan); Hayes, Tolentine, Mount, and All Hallows (Bronx); St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn); Molloy, Holy Cross (Queens), Chaminade (Nassau), and Stepinac, Iona Prep (Westchester). In those days, the kids were mostly uncommitted, and the gym would be filled with college coaches. This was pre-AAU involvement. No other league could equal the players or coaches in the CHSAA.
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You forgot to mention my alma mater, Xavier :). If memory serves me correctly, we played in same division as Power, LaSalle, Stepinac, Scanlan and Mount. Always tough games. I remember Yelverton from some very good Fordham teams. Kenny Charles was standout guard on those same teams. Had no idea he died. Very sad. Didn't know(till I just did a google search on him) that Charles graduated from Brooklyn Prep.
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Xavier - My son goes to Xavier, and will be a senior this year. I absolutely love the school, but was more importantly, he loves Xavier even more. He has grown leaps and bounds in 3 years.
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Gotta tell ya Beast, don't know of any kids who attend Xavier that don't love it there. Many of my daughter's friends from elementary school(its a big feeder school) attend Xavier. They all love it. After 4 years of dealing with the rigors of Xavier, SJU was a calkwalk for me. Amazing how well they prepare kids for college. Still catch a few games a year there. Usually Xavier-Regis games since one of my daughter's closet friends plays for Regis (his bro will be a freshman at Xavier this year). Also often play in a Wednesday night game there.
 
I remember watching Dean at Rose Hill in the CHSAA championships. If I remember correctly the whole Rice team at the time could dunk.
RIP Dean. Gone but not forgotten.
Click to expand...

You might also remember another star from that Rice team, Charlie Yelverton, a 6-2 forward, who could jump out of the gym. He played for Digger Phelps, at Fordham, and also died of drug abuse. Those CHSAA playoffs, would alternate between SJU and Fordham, and were special. The eight schools in the quarterfinals, in the late sixties - early seventies would come from powers such as Rice, Power and La Salle (Manhattan); Hayes, Tolentine, Mount, and All Hallows (Bronx); St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn); Molloy, Holy Cross (Queens), Chaminade (Nassau), and Stepinac, Iona Prep (Westchester). In those days, the kids were mostly uncommitted, and the gym would be filled with college coaches. This was pre-AAU involvement. No other league could equal the players or coaches in the CHSAA.
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Charlie Yelverton is still alive, he did not die of a drug overdose. Please be careful regarding what is posted on this board concerning people and what is going on in their lives. You have just slandered someone that you probably don't even know. Charlie Yelverton was recently voted one of the 50 best Euroleague players ever.
 
I had the fortune of playing against him when he was at Rice. the thing I remember clearly to this day is how he would bring the ball down with this natural smile on his face and just blowing by defenders as if they were not there. Rest In Peace Dean, pleasant Dreams.
 
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