Al Dutch
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Georgetown (1975–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980 / Round: 8 / Pick: 176th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Position | Forward |
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Al Dutch is an American former college basketball player from Washington, D.C. [1] who starred as a forward for the Georgetown Hoyas from 1975 to 1980 [2]. A first-team All‑Met [3] honoree at Archbishop Carroll High School, he went on to play four varsity seasons at Georgetown and was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the eighth round (176th overall) of the 1980 NBA Draft. [2]
High school career
Dutch was named to The Washington Post’s first-team All‑Met [3] basketball roster in 1975 while playing at Archbishop Carroll High School, recognizing him as one of the top prep players in the D.C. area. [3] His size, athleticism, and scoring touch made him one of the area’s most recruited forwards. Dutch was considered a leading figure among D.C. high school standouts of the mid-1970s.[4]
College career
Dutch enrolled at Georgetown University in 1975, joining the Hoyas as a 6-foot-7 forward. Over his four years, he played in 118 games, averaging approximately 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. [2] By graduation, he ranked among Georgetown’s all-time top fifteen in both scoring and rebounding and was second in career games played. [1]
Dutch was a regular starter as a freshman in 1975–76, making immediate contributions with his scoring and rebounding. After sitting out a season [5], he returned to help Georgetown during their 1979–80 NCAA Tournament run, serving as a senior leader and key reserve.[6]
College statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | Conf. | Class | GP | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | FT | FTA | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–76 | Georgetown | Ind | FR | 28 | – | – | 112 | 282 | .397 | 59 | 73 | .808 | 157 | 50 | – | – | – | 45 | 283 |
| 1976–77 | Georgetown | Ind | SO | 28 | – | – | 131 | 294 | .446 | 67 | 85 | .786 | 213 | 42 | – | – | – | 45 | 327 |
| 1977–78 | Georgetown | Ind | JR | 30 | – | – | 130 | 277 | .469 | 30 | 45 | .659 | 114 | 21 | – | – | 36 | 48 | 290 |
| 1979–80 | Georgetown | Big East | SR | 32 | – | – | 154 | 334 | .461 | 48 | 65 | .734 | 118 | 42 | – | – | 26 | 42 | 378 |
| Career | 118 | – | – | 527 | 1187 | .444 | 204 | 268 | .761 | 602 | 155 | – | – | 62 | 180 | 1278 |
Dutch’s collegiate performance is documented via Sports-Reference.com.[2]
Post-college career
Dutch was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the eighth round (176th overall) of the 1980 NBA draft.[7]
After his playing career, Dutch returned to the Washington, D.C. area and remained active in community basketball.
Media coverage
- The Washington Post: In 1977, Dutch was profiled as a high-flying forward who "defies gravity" with his playing style, earning the admiration of fans and coaches. [6]
- The Washington Post: In 1978, Dutch and teammate Craig Frazier made headlines when they temporarily left Georgetown’s basketball program, reflecting a period of transition within the team. [5]
- The Washington Post: A 1981 retrospective on Georgetown basketball highlighted Dutch’s contributions during the team’s early Big East years and rise to national prominence.[8]
- The Washington Post: In 2014, Dutch was mentioned in a Hoyas sports roundup that recognized former players for their contributions to the Georgetown basketball legacy.[9]
Legacy
Al Dutch is remembered for bridging high school stardom and collegiate consistency during a pivotal period for Georgetown basketball under coach John Thompson. A standout at Archbishop Carroll, he earned first-team All‑Met honors in 1975, signaling his early prominence in the Washington, D.C. basketball scene.[3] His four-year varsity career at Georgetown placed him among the school’s all-time top fifteen in both scoring and rebounding by the time of his graduation, and he ranked second in career games played.[1] Known for his length, consistency, and team-first mentality, Dutch contributed to the Hoyas' transition into the Big East Conference and their rise to national attention.[10] His place in Georgetown's basketball legacy has been noted in retrospectives and alumni coverage.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Al Dutch Player Profile". Hoyabasketball.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Al Dutch College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "All-Met All-Metro – DC Basketball". DCBasketball.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgetown Basketball History – BB-Met". Hoyabasketball.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Dutch, Frazier Quit at GU". The Washington Post. August 5, 1978. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 DuPree, David (February 19, 1977). "Dutch Defies Gravity, Hopes of Fans". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ "1980 NBA Draft". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgetown in the Big Time". The Washington Post. December 2, 1981. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgetown Hoyas Sports Roundup". The Washington Post. February 6, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgetown in the Big Time". The Washington Post. December 2, 1981. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Georgetown Hoyas Sports Roundup". The Washington Post. February 6, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
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