Melvin Turpin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Melvin Turpin
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 28, 1960(1960-12-28)
Age	64
Date Of Death	July 8, 2010, Lexington, KY
Birthplace	Lexington
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Capricorn

Melvin Turpin Biography

Melvin Turpin is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 28, 1960 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States.

A 6’11” center, Turpin was born in Lexington, Kentucky and attended Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia from 1979–80. He was FUMA’s most valuable player for the postgraduate squad under coach Fletcher Arritt, also being voted the number one player in the state for varsity basketball; he averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds and six blocked shots, being inducted into the Fork Union Military Academy Hall of Fame in 2000.

At the University of Kentucky, Turpin made the 1st Team All-SEC for 1982 and 1983 and was a starter for the NCAA Final Four Kentucky Wildcats team in 1983–84. In 1984, he was the Southeastern Conference scoring leader, holding the record for the most field goals made in SEC tournament play in addition to co-holding the honor of the most points scored in a single tournament game. Turpin scored 42 points in a game against University of Tennessee as a junior, making 18 of 22 shots from the field; he similarly dominated Louisiana State University as a senior, shooting 15 of 17 from the floor and five of six from the free throw line.

Melvin Turpin Net Worth

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

Melvin Harrison “Mel” Turpin (December 28, 1960 – July 8, 2010) was an American professional basketball player.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Melvin Turpin height 2.11 m A. weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Melvin Turpin Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

A. Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Melvin Turpin celebrates birthday on December 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Melvin Turpin

1. Melvin Turpin was born on December 28, 1960.
2. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky.
3. Turpin was drafted seventh overall by the Washington Bullets in 1984.
4. He played for four NBA teams during his career.
5. Turpin’s best season came in 1986-87 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
6. He struggled with depression and financial issues after retiring from basketball.
7. Turpin tragically took his own life on July 8, 2010 at age 49.
8. His son, Marquis Teague, also played in the NBA.
9. Turpin was known as “The Big Dipper” due to his dunking ability.
10. He averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game over his NBA career.

What happened Melvin Turpin?

Death. For a time during the 2000s, Turpin worked as a security guard. On July 8, 2010, he committed suicide in his Lexington home from an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound.

Is Melvin Turpin still alive?

July 8, 2010

How tall was Melvin Turpin?

6′ 11″

Where is Mel Turpin?

Mel Turpin, a Cleveland Cavaliers center for three seasons after becoming an All-American at the University of Kentucky, committed suicide Thursday, authorities said. He was 49. Police and the coroner were called to his North Lexington house Thursday afternoon on a personal injury call. They found Turpin dead.