Long Island University.
He played college basketball at Long Island University. A 6" 11" center from Long Island University, Felix was selected by the Baltimore Bullets with the first pick in the 1953 National Basketball Association Draft. Felix was also the second African-American, following Don Barksdale, to be named an All-Star.
Felix spent nine seasons in the league, and played for the Bullets, New York Knicks, Minneapolis Lakers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Felix averaged 10.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, with career totals of 6,974 points and 5,652 rebounds. He retired in 1962.