Bob Aston, Men's Basketball (1963-66)
2/26/2010 6:54:00 PM | Athletics
Bob Aston was one of the top rebounders in Rocket history, ranking fourth all-time in career boards (10.9 per game). A first-team All-MAC selection as a senior in 1965-66, Aston ranks tied for second in career rebounds in MAC games (11.7). He led the Rockets in rebounding as a junior (12.5 rpg) and as a senior (13.2). His total of 316 rebounds in 1965-66 ranks fifth all-time, while his average of 13.2 ranks fourth. Four times he grabbed at least 20 boards in a game, including 25 vs. Kent State on Jan. 26, 1966, tied for the third-most in UT history. In his three years on the varsity squad, Aston scored 901 points and grabbed 749 rebounds. He averaged 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds as a sophomore; 12.9 points and 12.5 rebounds as a junior and 18.3 points and 13.2 rebounds as senior. His 18.3 points led the Rockets in his senior season, as did his field goal percentage of 52.0
