Kevin Kunnert

Kevin Robert Kunnert (born November 11, 1951) is an American former basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 7'0" and 230 lb center–power forward, was drafted out of the University of Iowa by the Chicago Bulls in the first round (12th pick overall) of the 1973 NBA draft. He also helped the Houston Rockets to a Central Division title during the 1976–77 season.

Early life Kunnert was born in Dubuque, Iowa, as one of 10 children and graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School in 1969. Kunnert led Wahlert to a third-place finish in the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournament as a senior.

College Kunnert attended the University of Iowa, where he scored 1,145 career points, and was the Hawkeyes' all-time leading rebounder at the time of his graduation. Kunnert led the Big Ten in rebounding and field goal percentage his senior year, averaging 19.2 points and 13.9 rebounds on 54.5% shooting. He averaged 18.2 points and 14.7 rebounds as a junior in 1971–1972. For his career he averaged 15.9 points and 12.7 rebounds for the Hawkeyes under Coach Dick Schultz, after being recruited to Iowa by Ralph Miller.

NBA career Kunnert was the 12th overall selection in the First Round of the 1973 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He was also the 6th overall selection in the first round of the 1973 American Basketball Association draft by the Dallas Chaparrals months before they relocated to become the San Antonio Spurs. In September, 1973 Kunnert was traded by the Bulls to the Buffalo Braves with Gar Heard for John Hummer and two draft picks.

Personal life After retiring from the NBA, Kunnert resided in the Portland suburb of Tigard, Oregon. He has three daughters and met his wife while both were students at Iowa.

Regular season

Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG

Honors Kunnert was a Two-time team Most Valuable Player for the Hawkeyes, in 1972 and 1973.

Kunnert was inducted into the Dubuque Wahlert Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.

Kunnert was selected in the Top University of Iowa All-Time Players.