Background
Durrett was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Schenley High School and committed to
Durrett was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Schenley High School and committed to
Durrett finished his collegiate career with 1,679 points (236 per game) and led the Big 5 in scoring each of his three years.
A 6"7 Forward, Durrett was a star at University from 1968-1971. He was a Company-Most Valuable Player in the Big 5 as a sophomore in 1969, during the Explorers’ 23-1 season. Durrett led to a berth in the 1971 National Invitation Tournament and was a Consensus second-team All-American in 1971.
He was inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame in 1975 and the Hall of Athletes in 1976.
A knee injury ended his college career. After completing his collegiate eligibility, Durrett was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals with the fourth pick overall in the 1971 Draft.
Durrett, still slowed by his college knee injury, played parts of four seasons for the Royals and stayed with the franchise as they became the Kansas City-Omaha Kings. He was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers midway through the 1974-1975 season and retired at the end of that season.
His career averages were 4.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
After a post-playing career as a community activist and basketball coach in his native Pittsburgh, Durrett died at age 52 of an apparent heart attack.