Glynn Saulters (born February 10, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player. He is best known for winning a gold medal with the United States men’s basketball team at the 1968 Summer Olympics and for his collegiate career at Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana at Monroe).
Early life and education
- Birth: Minden, Louisiana, United States.
- Height/Weight: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m); 175 lb (79 kg).
- High school: Lisbon High School, Lisbon, Louisiana.
College career
Saulters attended Northeast Louisiana University from 1964 to 1968, where he played point guard for the Warhawks men’s basketball team. His achievements at the collegiate level include:
- Two‑time All‑American selection.
- Two consecutive Gulf States Conference Player of the Year awards.
- Four‑time All‑Gulf States Conference honoree.
- All‑time career scoring leader for the conference (2,134 points; 23.5 ppg).
- Averaged 31.3 points per game in his senior season, with a single‑game high of 51 points.
International competition
Saulters was a member of the United States men’s basketball team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. The team won the gold medal, defeating Yugoslavia in the final.
Professional career
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 12th round (152nd overall) of the 1968 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals.
- American Basketball Association (ABA): Played the 1968–69 season with the New Orleans Buccaneers. He appeared in 22 games, scoring a total of 59 points (approximately 2.7 ppg).
Post‑playing honors
- Inducted into the University of Louisiana at Monroe Hall of Fame in 1978.
Legacy
Saulters is recognized for his scoring prowess at the small‑college level and his contribution to the United States’ Olympic basketball success in 1968. His brief professional tenure is noted within the historical records of the ABA.
References
- Wikipedia entry “Glynn Saulters.”
- Basketball‑Reference.com player profile.
- University of Louisiana at Monroe Hall of Fame biography.
