| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1962-02-02)February 2, 1962 (age 64) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Long Island City (New York City, New York) |
| College | Xavier (1980–1984) |
| NBA draft | 1984: 2nd round, 26th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1987 | Cincinnati Slammers |
| Career highlights | |
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Victor Fleming (born February 2, 1962[1]) is an American former professionalbasketball player who was selected by thePortland Trail Blazers in the second round (26th pick overall) of the1984 NBA draft. Fleming was a 6'6"forward fromXavier University and is the twin brother of former NBA playerVern Fleming.[2][3]
Victor Fleming was born inNew York City and attendedLong Island City High School in New York City, New York.
In college, Fleming played forXavier inCincinnati, Ohio from 1980 to 1984. He averaged 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his career. As a Senior, Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, as Xavier finished 22–11 under coachBob Staak.[4][2] For his career, Fleming scored 1,059 points, joining Xavier's "1000 Point Club."[5]
As a freshman in 1980–1981, playing for Coach Bob Staak, Fleming averaged 5.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists, starting five games. Xavier finished 12–16, but won theMidwestern City Conference regular season championship with an 8–3 record. Xavier was defeated byOklahoma City 82–76 in the Midwestern City Conference Tournament Final.[6][7]
In his sophomore season, 1981–1982, Fleming averaged 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, playing in 26 games and starting nine. Xavier finished 8–20 and 1–11 in the Midwestern City Conference.[8]
Xavier advanced to the1983 NCAA tournament, as Fleming became a starter in 1982–1983. Fleming started 29 games as Xavier finished 22–8 and 10–4 (2nd) in the Midwestern City Conference. Fleming averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the season. Xavier then advanced to the NCAA by winning the Midwestern City Conference Tournament. Xavier defeatedDetroit Mercy 90–70 in the semi-final. In the Final, Xavier defeatedLoyola (Chicago) 82–76. In the NCAA Tournament Opening Round, Xavier lost 81–75 toAlcorn State in the Midwest Regional preliminary round. Fleming led Xavier with 16 points in the NCAA loss to Alcorn State.[9][10][11]
Xavier advanced to theNational Invitational Tournament in 1983–1984. In his senior season, Xavier finished 22–11 as Fleming averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 54% shooting, starting all 33 games. Xavier finished 9–5 (3rd) in the Midwest City Conference. Fleming had a career high 29 points againstButler. In the National Invitational Tournament, Xavier defeatedOhio State 60-57 andNebraska 58–57, before falling toMichigan 63–62 in the NIT Quarterfinals.[12][13]
On June 19, 1984, thePortland Trail Blazers selected Victor Fleming in the1984 NBA draft in Round 2, with the No. 26 overall pick. Fleming was selected a few picks behind his brotherVern Fleming, who was drafted at No. 18 by theIndiana Pacers. Cut by Portland, Victor Fleming was later signed by theSan Antonio Spurs andPhoenix Suns, but never appeared in an NBA game.[14]
Fleming played for theCincinnati Slammers in theContinental Basketball Association in 1984–1985 to 1986–1987 and was selected to the 1986 CBA All-Star team, as he averaged 15.1 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Cincinnati Slammers.[15][16]