Ben Davis (basketball) facts for kids
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 26, 1972 Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1996–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | New York Knicks |
| 1998 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 1998–1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | Tau Cerámica |
| 1999 | New York Knicks |
| 1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999–2000 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2000 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2000 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2000–2001 | Makedonikos |
| 2001 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2001–2002 | Cantabria Lobos |
| 2002–2003 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2004 | Westchester Wildfire |
| 2005–2006 | Benfica |
| 2006–2007 | Paysandu BB |
| 2008–2009 | Lechugueros de León |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben Jerome Davis, born on December 26, 1972, is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and was known for his strong presence on the court. Ben played for teams in the NBA, including the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Ben Davis started his basketball journey at Oak Hill Academy. This school is famous for its strong basketball program. After high school, Ben played college basketball at several universities.
College Teams and Achievements
- He played for the University of Kansas from 1991 to 1992.
- Then, he moved to Hutchinson Community College for the 1993–1994 season.
- At Hutchinson, Ben led his team to win the NJCAA championship in 1994. This was a big achievement for him and his team.
- He finished his college career playing for the University of Arizona from 1994 to 1996.
- In 1996, he was named First-team All-Pac-10, showing he was one of the best players in his conference.
- Earlier, in 1991, he was also recognized as a Second-team Parade All-American.
Professional Basketball Career
Ben Davis began his professional career after being chosen in the 1996 NBA draft.
NBA Draft and Early Career
- The Phoenix Suns picked Ben as the 43rd overall player in the 1996 NBA Draft.
- Instead of going straight to the NBA, he played in the CBA during the 1996–1997 season. The CBA was a league where players could develop their skills.
- He later played for the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks in the NBA.
- Ben also signed with other NBA teams like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets, but he did not play in a game for them.
Playing Around the World
Ben Davis had a long career playing basketball in many different countries. He played for teams in various leagues outside the NBA.
- He played for teams like the Grand Rapids Hoops and Idaho Stampede in the United States.
- His international career took him to places like Puerto Rico, Spain, Greece, Venezuela, Portugal, Brazil, and Mexico.
- Some of the international teams he played for include Capitanes de Arecibo (Puerto Rico), Tau Cerámica (Spain), Makedonikos (Greece), Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela), Benfica (Portugal), and Paysandu BB (Brazil).
- Ben Davis last played professional basketball in 2009 for Lechugueros de León in Mexico.
See also
In Spanish: Ben Davis para niños
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