Harold "Happy" Hairston

School: 

New York University

Height: 
6-7
Position: 
Forward
Hometown: 
Winston-Salem, NC
High School: 
Atkins High School
  • Ranked among the nation's leading scorers in 1962 (87th), 1963 (17th) and 1964 (42nd)
  • Ranked among the nation's leaders in field-goal percentage in 1962 (20th) and 1964 (27th)
  • Ranked 35th in the nation in rebounding in 1963
  • Averaged 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in six NCAA Tournament games in 1962 and 1963 (3-3 record)
  • Averaged 22.8 points in four NIT games for 1964 fourth-place team
  • Selected by the Cincinnati Royals in fourth round of 1964 NBA draft (35th pick overall).

Season

G

FGM

FGA

FG%

3PT

3PTA

3PT%

FTM

FTA

FT%

RB

RBA

PTS

AVG

1961-62

25

189

360

.525

82

138

.594

290

11.6

460

18.4

1962-63

12

116

238

.487

47

71

.662

157

13.1

279

23.3

1963-64

27

230

435

.529

147

196

.750

342

12.7

607

22.5

Totals

64

535

1033

.518

276

405

.681

789

12.3

1346

21.0
  • NOTE: Missed fall semester in junior season for eligibility reasons.