Education
Newport Central Catholic High School.
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Newport Central Catholic High School.
A 6" 7" forward from Villa Madonna College (now known as Thomas More College), Staverman was drafted in the 9th round of the 1958 National Basketball Association Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He had a five-year career as a player in the National Basketball Association, with the Royals, the Chicago Zephyrs/Baltimore Bullets, and the Detroit Pistons. Staverman would later serve as the first coach of the American Basketball Association"s Indiana Pacers, and with the National Basketball Association"s Kansas City Kings.