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1970 in basketball

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The following are the basketball events of the year 1970 throughout the world.

The following are the basketball events of the year 1970 throughout the world. Tournaments include international (FIBA), professional (club) and amateur and collegiate levels.

Player awards

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American Basketball Association

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Spencer Haywood was named the Most Valuable Player for the 1969–70 ABA season and the Most Valuable Player for the 1970 ABA All-Star Game.
ABA Most Valuable Player Award
ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
ABA Playoffs Most Valuable Player Award
ABA Rookie of the Year Award

National Basketball Association

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Willis Reed was named the NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 1970.
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
NBA Rookie of the Year Award

NAIA

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NAIA Basketball Tournament Most Valuable Player

NCAA

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Naismith College Player of the Year
Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year
Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year
UPI College Basketball Player of the Year
USBWA College Player of the Year
Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year
Haggerty Award
Robert V. Geasey Trophy
NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player
Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Big Eight Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Pacific Coast Athletic Association Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Southwest Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year

NCAA College Division

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NCAA College Division basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player

Eastern Professional Basketball League

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EPBL Most Valuable Player

ABA

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NBA

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FIBA

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NAIA

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NCAA

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Women's tournaments

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International Competition

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Deaths

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Births

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References

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  1. ^ "Hall of Famers". Basketball Hall of Fame. Retrieved 12 Oct 2014.
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