Harvey Catchings


Harvey Lee Catchings is an American former professional basketball player.
He played in the National Basketball Association from 1974 to 1985 as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers. He has NBA career averages of 3.2 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game and 1.6 blocks per game. He is one of 43 NBA players to have recorded at least 10 blocks in a single game.

Personal life

Catchings is the father of WNBA former star Tamika Catchings, who played for the Indiana Fever. Catchings is currently a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Open Mortgage-North Houston.

Coaching career

In 2008, Catchings coached The Golden Knights, a 3rd and 4th grade Upward Basketball team, to an undefeated season.