Ben McDonald (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 20, 1962 Torrance, California, U.S. |
| High school | Long Beach Polytechnic (Long Beach, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UC Irvine (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 3 / Pick: 50th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1984–1994 |
| Coaching career | 1996–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1984–1985 | CB Collado Villalba |
| 1985 | Magia Huesca |
| 1985–1986 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1986–1989 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1988–1989 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1989–1990 | Real Madrid Baloncesto |
| 1990–1991 | San Jose Jammers |
| 1991 | Albany Patroons |
| 1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1992–1994 | Gießen 46ers |
| 1994 | FC Porto |
| As coach: | |
| 1996–1997 | Cal State Dominguez Hills (assistant) |
| 2001–2004 | Indiana (assistant) |
| 2008–2014 | Erie BayHawks (assistant) |
| 2014–2015 | Reno Bighorns (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Benjamin "Ben" McDonald, born on July 20, 1962, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was also an assistant coach for basketball teams. Ben played as a power forward and small forward during his career.
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Ben McDonald's Basketball Journey
Ben McDonald started his basketball journey in college. He then played in the NBA and other leagues around the world. After his playing days, he moved into coaching.
College Years
Ben McDonald played college basketball for the California-Irvine Anteaters. He was part of the team from 1980 to 1984. During his time there, he was recognized for his skills.
- In 1981, he was named the PCAA Freshman of the Year. This means he was the best first-year player in his conference.
- He was chosen for the First-team All-PCAA twice, in 1983 and 1984.
- He also made the Second-team All-PCAA in 1982. These awards show he was a top player in his college league.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Ben McDonald was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1984 NBA draft. He was the 50th player picked overall. He played one season for the Cavaliers.
Later, he joined the Golden State Warriors and played for them for three seasons. In total, he played 176 games in the NBA. He averaged 6.0 points per game during his NBA career.
Playing Beyond the NBA
After his time in the NBA, Ben McDonald continued his basketball career. He played for teams in other countries and in different leagues in the United States.
- He played for Hapoel Holon, a team in Israel.
- He also played for Real Madrid Baloncesto in Spain.
- In the United States, he played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for teams like the Albany Patroons, San Jose Jammers, and Oklahoma City Cavalry.
- In the CBA, Ben averaged 7.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 70 games.
- He also played for teams in Germany (Gießen 46ers) and Portugal (FC Porto).
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 1994, Ben McDonald became a basketball coach. He worked as an assistant coach for several teams.
- From 1996 to 1997, he was an assistant coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
- He then coached at Indiana from 2001 to 2004.
- Later, he joined the NBA Development League (now called the G League). He was an assistant coach for the Erie BayHawks from 2008 to 2014.
- His last known coaching role was with the Reno Bighorns, also in the NBA Development League, from 2014 to 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Ben McDonald para niños
