Lorenzo Charles

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lorenzo Charles
Date Of Birth	Nov 25, 1963(1963-11-25)
Age	61
Date Of Death	June 27, 2011, Raleigh, NC
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Lorenzo Charles Biography

Lorenzo Charles is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 25, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Lorenzo Charles was born in Brooklyn, New York to Panamanian immigrants. He was a 1981 graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School and played college basketball at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. During his sophomore season with the Wolfpack, Charles scored the game-winning set-back dunk off an airball shot Dereck Whittenburg in the final seconds of the championship game of the 1983 NCAA Tournament. The basket broke a 52–52 tie at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as NC State scored the last eight points to defeat the top-ranked and heavily favored Houston Cougars, led by Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon, Clyde “The Glide” Drexler and the rest of Phi Slama Jama.

Charles blossomed into a star in his next two seasons for the Wolfpack. After packing on another 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of muscle, he averaged 18 points and more than eight rebounds a game in 1983–84, becoming a third-team All- American. As a senior, Charles averaged 18 points a game and grabbed more than six rebounds as NC State finished the regular season tied for first-place with a 9-5 conference record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Wolfpack advanced to the Elite Eight in the 1985 NCAA Tournament, but fell 69–60 in the West region finals to St. John’s University, led by player of the year Chris Mullin. Charles’ number 43 was honored by the NC State program in 2008, 25 years after his most-famous dunk.

Lorenzo Charles Net Worth

Lorenzo Charles is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lorenzo Charles 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lorenzo Emile Charles (November 25, 1963 – June 27, 2011) was an American college and professional basketball player. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Charles played basketball for North Carolina State University and scored the game-winning points in the 1983 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. He played briefly in the National Basketball Association and for several professional teams in Europe. Charles died in a bus accident on June 27, 2011, at age 47.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lorenzo Charles height 6′ 7″ Merlin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lorenzo Charles Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Merlin Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lorenzo Charles celebrates birthday on November 25 of every year.

What happened to Lorenzo Charles?

On June 27, 2011, Lorenzo Charles was driving a bus along the highway when he lost control and crashed on Interstate 40. A civilian attempted CPR on the NC State legend, but Charles died at the scene. He was 47 years old. “It’s a terrible day for the ’83 team, a terrible day,” Whittenburg told ESPN’s Andy Katz.

What is Dereck Whittenburg doing now?

He is currently employed by the athletic department at his alma mater , with his official title being Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations and Student Support.

Where is Lorenzo Charles buried?

Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, NC

How old is Lorenzo Charles?

47 years (1963–2011)

Is Jimmy V still alive?

April 28, 1993