Bo Lamar: key obituary facts
Is Bo Lamar dead? Yes. Bo Lamar died on February 16, 2026, at age 74.
Cause of death: Bo Lamar's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bo Lamar known for?
Bo Lamar was an American basketball player (San Diego Conquistadors.
More about Bo Lamar
Born: April 7, 1951.
Dwight “Bo” Lamar, an American basketball player, died on February 16, 2026, at age 74.
Born April 7, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, he was raised there and attended East High School before playing at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lamar was a two-time consensus All-American, led the NCAA in scoring in the 1971-72 season, and averaged 31.2 points over his college career.
He was selected No. 1 overall in the 1973 American Basketball Association Draft.
Dwight “Bo” Lamar (April 7, 1951 – February 16, 2026) was an American professional basketball player. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he was a two-time consensus All-American at University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), where he led the NCAA in scoring for the 1971-72 season. Lamar was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1973 American Basketball Association Draft.