Barry Stevens (basketball) facts for kids
| No. 35, 34 | |
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| Shooting guard / Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 7, 1963 Flint, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | February 21, 2007 (aged 44) Gary, Indiana |
| High school | Flint Northwestern (Flint, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa State (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1986–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Wisconsin Flyers |
| 1986–1987 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1988–1990 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1990–1992 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1991–1992 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1992–1993 | Fargo-Moorhead Fever |
| 1992–1993 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1993–1994 | Tri-City Chinook |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Barry Wayne Stevens (born November 7, 1963 – died February 21, 2007) was an American basketball player. He was born in Flint, Michigan. Barry was a talented player who became one of the top scorers at Iowa State University. He also played basketball professionally, even for a short time in the NBA.
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College Basketball Star
Barry Stevens played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones from 1981 to 1985. He was a 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m) shooting guard. Barry was an amazing scorer for his team. In fact, he is the third-highest scorer in the history of Iowa State University basketball.
He was recognized as one of the best players in the Big Eight Conference. He earned a spot on the First-team All-Big Eight three times, from 1983 to 1985. His jersey number, 35, was later retired by Iowa State Cyclones. This means no other player on the team will ever wear that number again, honoring his contributions.
Professional Career
After college, Barry Stevens played basketball professionally. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1985. He played for several teams in different leagues.
NBA Experience
Barry briefly played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors. This was during the 1992-93 NBA season. He played in two games for the Warriors, totaling six minutes on the court.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Barry Stevens also played basketball in other countries. He played in Asia, South America, and Europe. This shows how skilled he was and how much he loved the game.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Barry Stevens became a coach. From June 2001 to June 2002, he was both the director of basketball operations and the head coach for the CBA team, the Gary Steelheads. He coached them for one season.
Later Life and Legacy
Barry Stevens passed away on February 21, 2007, at the age of 44. He died of a heart attack while exercising in Gary, Indiana.
To honor his memory and help others, a special event was held. In July 2007, a celebrity all-star basketball game was played. This game helped raise money for the Barry Stevens Foundation and the American Heart Association. These organizations work to support important causes.
See also
- In Spanish: Barry Stevens para niños
