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Edward Contreras

position

Player

Height

6-4

Weight

215 lbs.

Class

Redshirt

Hometown

Plant High, Tampa

Edward Contreras - Men's Basketball - University of Miami Athletics

As a freshman (1956-57)

Played in 14 games, he picked up 44 field goals and 31 free throws for 119 points, an average of 8.5 per game. Rugged type player, strong off the boards and capable of scoring with either hand.

As a sophomore (1957-58)

Ed was a high school sensation but had not yet achieved his full stature as a college basketball player. Strong, good rebounder, but not able to pick up accuracy in shooting. Ed lettered in baseball during the spring and shattered the UM home run record. 

Year  GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3A 3Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO B S Pts Avg
56-57 14 – – – 44 – – – – – 31 – – – – – – 30 – – – – – 119 8.5
57-58 23 – – – 11 57 .193 – – – 24 36 .667 – – 40 1.7 37 – – – – – 46

2.0
58-59 14 – – – 9 28 .321 – – – 5 9 .556 – – 22 1.6 13 – – – – – 23 1.6
TOTAL 51 – – – 64 85 .257 – – – 60 45 .611 – – 62 1.6 80 – – – – – 188 4.0
University of Miami Athletics
University of Miami Athletics
University of Miami Athletics
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