Chuck Mencel

Charles Mencel (born April 21, 1933) is an American former professional basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers.

Chuck Mencel
Personal information
Born (1933-04-21) April 21, 1933
Phillips, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High schoolEau Claire (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
CollegeMinnesota (1951–1955)
NBA draft1955 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1955–1957
PositionPoint guard
Number18
Career history
19551957Minneapolis Lakers
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points983 (7.0 ppg)
Rebounds347 (2.5 rpg)
Assists333 (2.4 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Mencel played collegiately at the University of Minnesota, and was named the Big Ten MVP in the 1955 season, his senior year with the Golden Gophers. He was drafted in the second round of the 1955 NBA draft by the Lakers. He played two seasons with the club, with a career average of 7.0 points per game.


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