Mark Acres

Mark Acres
Personal information
Born	November 15, 1962 (age 62); Inglewood, California, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Palos Verdes; (Palos Verdes Estates, California)
College	Oral Roberts (1981–1985)
NBA draft	1985: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
	Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career	1985–1998
Position	Power forward / center
Number	42
Career history
1985	Divarese Varese
1986–1987	Mariembourg
1987–1989	Boston Celtics
1989–1992	Orlando Magic
1992	Houston Rockets
1993	Washington Bullets
1997–1998	Benfica
Career highlights and awards
	MCC co-Player of the Year (1983); 3× All-MCC; MCC Rookie of the Year (1982); No. 42 retired by Oral Roberts Golden Eagles; McDonald's All-American (1981); Second-team Parade All-American (1981);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Mark Richard Acres (born November 15, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player who spent most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'11", 220 lb (100 kg) power forward/center.

Acres was selected in the second round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks.^[4] The Mavericks trialled Acres during summer camp but convinced him to play professionally in Europe for development.^[4] He was signed by the Boston Celtics as a free agent after two seasons in Europe.^[4] Acres was selected by the Orlando Magic in the 1989 NBA expansion draft.^[5]

Acres was inducted into the Oral Roberts University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.^[6]

NBA career statistics

Acres is a Christian and was encouraged to attend Oral Roberts University by his parents for its "Christian atmosphere."^[4]

^ Cowlishaw, Tim (November 26, 1981). "The Acres Family Contributes to ORU". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
^ "Acres named as assistant ORU basketball coach". Sapulpa Daily Herald. June 17, 1982. p. 10. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ^a ^b Connors, Bill (December 16, 1984). "THE ACRES FAMILY SONS PLAY WELL FOR THEIR FATHER, THE COACH;". The New York Times. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Martin, Adam (December 10, 1987). "Palos Verdes' Mark Acres Shakes 'Timid' Image, Belts Way Into Celtics Lineup". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
^ Cotton, Anthony (June 16, 1989). "GREEN TABBED NO. 1, MAHORN NO. 2 IN NBA EXPANSION DRAFT". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
^ "Mark Acres (2003)". Oral Roberts University. Retrieved September 7, 2023.