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Alvin Heggs
Personal information
Born (1967-12-12) December 12, 1967 (age 57)
Jacksonville, Florida
Nationality American
High school Andrew Jackson
(Jacksonville, Florida)
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College
  • FSJC (1985–1987)
  • Texas (1987–1989)
NBA Draft 1989 / Undrafted
Career history
1995 Houston Rockets

Alvin Heggs is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on December 8, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida. Heggs played as a forward and was known for his height, standing 6 feet 9 inches tall. He weighed around 225 pounds during his playing career.

Alvin Heggs attended college at both Florida Community College and the University of Texas. These experiences helped him develop his basketball skills before he became a professional player.

Alvin Heggs: A Basketball Journey

Professional Basketball Career

Alvin Heggs played in the NBA, which is the top professional basketball league in the United States. He played four games for the Houston Rockets in November 1995. This was a big step in his basketball journey.

Before playing in the NBA, Heggs was drafted into the CBA. The CBA was another professional basketball league. He was picked by the Omaha Racers in the second round of the 1989 CBA Draft.

Heggs played for two seasons in the CBA. During this time, he played for several teams. These teams included the Grand Rapids Hoops, the Omaha Racers, and the Oklahoma City Cavalry. In 68 games, he averaged 9.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Life After Basketball

After his basketball career, Alvin Heggs moved into a different field. He is currently in Arizona. There, he works as the General Manager (GM) for Heggs CJDR. This is a car dealership.

More About Alvin Heggs

  • NBA stats @ basketballreference.com

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