Arnette Hallman


Arnette Lamar Hallman is an American former professional basketball player. He began his collegiate career at Joliet Junior College before transferring to play for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he was a starter for his two seasons there. While playing for the Boilermakers, Hallman was renowned for his jumping ability and rebounding skills. He was selected by the Boston Celtics as the 46th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft but never played in the National Basketball Association.
Hallman spent his first professional season playing for the Maine Lumberjacks of the Continental Basketball Association. He spent five seasons playing for four teams in Portugal.
His son, Arnette Hallman, is a Portuguese-Spanish professional basketball player who plays for Portuguese team Benfica.