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Dischinger was made the first pick of the second round of the NBA Draft in 1962 out of Purdue University by the Chicago Zephyrs. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in the 1962-1963 season after averaging 25.5 points and eight rebounds per game. He retired in 1973 and holds career per game averages of 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jump to: navigation, search The National Basketball Association draft is an annual U.S. event in which the National Basketball Associations (NBA) thirty teams can select young players who wish to join the league. ... Jump to: navigation, search Purdue University is a public land-grant university system within the state of Indiana. ... The Washington Wizards are a National Basketball Association team based in Washington, D.C.. // Franchise history The team now known as the Wizards started as the Chicago Packers in the 1961-62 season. ... Jump to: navigation, search The National Basketball Associations Rookie of the Year Award, first given after the 1947-1948 NBA season, is given to the top first-year player in the league. ... A rebound, in some sports, is the retrieval of the ball after a missed shot, especially in basketball and netball. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ...
Terry Gilbert Dischinger (born November 14 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA.
Dischinger, a 6"7" forward, was made the first pick of the second round of the NBA Draft in 1962 out of Purdue University by the Chicago Zephyrs.
Dischinger is considered nationally as a leader in both functional jaw orthopedics and orthodontic technology and has lectured extensively throughout the United States.