Johnny Neumann

Carl John Neumann (born September 11, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. At 6'6" and 200 pounds, he played the guard and forward positions. Following a standout career at Overton High School in Memphis, Neumann took his game to the University of Mississippi, where he played from 1969 to 1971. During his sophomore season, he drew comparisons to Pete Maravich after averaging an NCAA-high 40.1 points per game. His strongest performances included a 63 point game against Louisiana State University and a 60 point game against Baylor University. Neumann earned All-America and SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year honors at the end of the season. After his sophomore season at Ole Miss,...