Jim Ard
School:
Height:
6-8
Position:
Forward/Center
Hometown:
Markham, IL
High School:
Thornton Township High School
- Ranked 17th in the nation in rebounding in 1970
- Three-time All-Missouri Valley Conference first-team selection
- Did not play in NCAA Tournament
- Collected 18 points and 14 rebounds in one NIT game in 1970
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in first round of 1970 NBA draft (6th pick overall). Selected by the New York Nets in first five rounds of 1970 ABA draft.