1968-69 NBA Rookies: Wes Unseld and Don Cheney Profiles
The 1968 NBA Rookie profile highlights several promising players entering the 1968-69 season. Skip Harlicka, selected by the Atlanta Hawks, played at 6-foot-1½ and 185 pounds. He was a University of South Carolina star with a 17.5 points per game average over two seasons. Harlicka was recognized as an All-South Carolina Team member and earned multiple All-Atlantic Conference honors. He participated in three tournament all-star events before joining the military. Wesley Unseld joined the Baltimore Bullets after an All-American career at Louisville University, where he led the team to a 60-22 record. Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 245 pounds, he was noted for his rebounding skills and scoring ability. Don Chaney of the Boston Celtics was recognized for his athleticism, speed, and defensive prowess. A 6-foot-5, 210-pound guard, he averaged over 14 points per game during his college career. Tom Boerwinkle, chosen by the Chicago Bulls, was a 7-foot, 260-pound center renowned for his rebounding.