Armen Gilliam Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 06, 2026
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Armen Gilliam Biography
Armen Gilliam is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 28, 1964 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, United States. Participated for over 13 seasons in the NBA in which he was known as “The Hammer.” He passed away during a pick-up basketball game.
He was among the few players to die in the sport they enjoyed. The Pistol He was one of the few athletes to die while playing the game they loved. Pistol Pete Maravich also died during a pickup game. also was killed during a pick-up game.
Gilliam began his college basketball career in 1982–83 at Independence Junior College in Independence, Kansas. That year, Gilliam was a standout player on the basketball team that reached the Junior College Finals and finished sixth in the nation. Gilliam averaged 24.9 points and 14 rebounds in five tournament games and was named to the National Junior college finals all-tournament team.
Gilliam continued his college basketball career with UNLV. Gilliam played for UNLV from 1984 to 1987 and was an integral part of a team that was 93-11 in the three years he played for the Rebels. The UNLV team was ranked number one in the country for most of the three years Gilliam competed and the team made it to the NCAA tournament every year during his stay. In 1987, the team reached the Final Four and Gilliam was named to the NCAA Final Four all-tournament team. Gilliam scored 998 points in his senior year, which remains a school record for the most points scored in a season by a UNLV player. Gilliam also played on the UNLV team that won 38 games in a season, which is still a NCAA Division 1 record for most wins in a season. In 1987, Gilliam was selected for a number of All-American Teams and voted the top contender for the John Wooden award. While at UNLV, teammate Frank James gave him the nickname “The Hammer” after seeing Gilliam’s biceps combined with his pounding action under the basket. Gilliam said, “He knew I was from a steel town, too. I think that was a factor.” The Los Angeles Times dismissed the notion that he got the name from a baking powder, Arm & Hammer.
There were three kids: Cheryl, Jeremiah and Joshua.
| Name | Armen Gilliam |
| First Name | Armen |
| Last Name | Gilliam |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | May 28 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Bethel Park |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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After graduating from UNLV with a degree in communications, Gilliam was the second pick in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft. As a rookie Gilliam was named to the all-rookie team (first team) in 1988 while playing for the Phoenix Suns. He went on to play 13 years in the NBA. Gilliam averaged 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Charlotte Hornets, played three years with the Philadelphia 76ers, and played three years with the New Jersey Nets, where he averaged between 12 and 18 points and 6 to 9 rebounds a game. He later played for the Milwaukee Bucks and finally the Utah Jazz.
Armen Gilliam Net Worth
Armen Gilliam is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Armen Gilliam's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a part of his team in 1986. USA Basketball team, which took home gold medals, despite being the underdog.
He changed his spelling to Armon to Armen because people pronounce the name incorrectly.
Armen Louis Gilliam (born Armon Louis Gilliam; May 28, 1964 – July 5, 2011) was an American professional basketball player who played 13 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1987 to 2000. He also played one season (2005–06) for the Pittsburgh Xplosion of the American Basketball Association. Gilliam returned to the court after retirement as the head basketball coach for the (NCAA) Division III Penn State Altoona Lions from 2002 to 2005.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Among other awards Gilliam was inducted into the Bethel Park Hall of Fame for the Sport of Basketball in 1997 and the UNLV Hall of Fame in 1998. He was selected to the Division 1 All- American Team in 1987 and was a finalist for the John Wooden award the same year. He was honored in 1996 for scoring 10,000 points during his NBA career. In November 2007, his college jersey (#35) was retired at half-time of the UNLV vs. Wasburn University game in Las Vegas.
In 2001 Gilliam was named head coach of Penn State McKeesport’s men’s basketball team, which played at the junior college level. In his first year as a head coach, he helped lead the team to a regular season record of 12-7. The team played well in the playoffs and reached the conference finals. The next year Gilliam accepted the Head Men’s coaching position at Penn State Altoona, where he coached from 2002 to 2005. He had a couple of unsuccessful seasons as their head coach.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Armen Gilliam height 6 ft 9 in Armen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 9 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Gilliam was selected to play in the 1986 World Championships. The team fielded college standouts such as David Robinson, Kenny Smith, Tommy Amaker, Tom Hammonds, Charles D. Smith and Derrick McKey and coached by Lute Olson of Arizona, proceeded to shock the world with its play. The international community did not consider the team a medal-contender, but they advanced to the championship game and competed against the heavily favored Russians for the gold medal; overcoming great odds, they won the tournament.
Gilliam collapsed during a basketball game at the LA Fitness gym in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 5, 2011. He was rushed to St. Clair Hospital, in nearby Mt. Lebanon, where he was pronounced dead of a heart attack. He is survived by his three children, Jeremiah Gilliam, Joshua Gilliam and Cheryl Gilliam.
Who is Armen Gilliam Dating?
According to our records, Armen Gilliam is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Armen Gilliam’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Armen Gilliam. You may help us to build the dating records for Armen Gilliam!Gilliam came out of retirement in 2005 and was a player/coach for the Pittsburgh Xplosion of the ABA. Gilliam played and coached the Xplosion which finished in the top 6 out of the 48 teams in the A.B.A. Gilliam averaged 23.8 points a game and 9.1 rebounds and earned a spot on the Eastern conference all-star roster. Gilliam was named the all-star game MVP for 2006 after scoring 32 points and grabbing 15 rebounds at the BankAtlantic Center in Florida.
Facts & Trivia
Armen Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Armen Gilliam celebrates birthday on May 28 of every year.
Is Armen Gilliam dead?
July 5, 2011
Where is Armon Gilliam now?
Gilliam passed away playing the game that gave him many fans and worldwide exposure. Gilliam was playing basketball at a local gym in Pittsburgh,PA when he suffered a heart attack and later died at St. Clair Hospital.
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