Dennis DuVal facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | March 31, 1952 Westbury, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Westbury (Westbury, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (1971–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1975 | Washington Bullets |
| 1976 | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Meet Dennis DuVal, also known as "Sweet D". He was born on March 31, 1952. Dennis is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was known for his skills as a guard.
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Dennis DuVal's College Basketball Journey
Dennis DuVal started his college basketball career at Syracuse University in 1970. During his first year, he played for the Syracuse Orange freshman team. He scored an average of 19.2 points and grabbed 7.7 rebounds per game.
When he became a sophomore, Dennis joined the main Syracuse varsity team. He continued to play well, averaging 15.8 points and 4.8 rebounds each game. In his junior year, Dennis was the top scorer for Syracuse, averaging 19.6 points. He led the team in scoring again in his senior year, with 20.6 points per game.
By the time he graduated, Dennis was one of the best players in Syracuse history. He was second all-time in points scored for the team. Only the legendary Dave Bing had scored more points than him. In his final year, Dennis was also chosen for the NCAA AP All-American third-team. This means he was recognized as one of the top college basketball players in the country.
Dennis DuVal's NBA Adventure
After his amazing college career, Dennis DuVal was ready for the professional leagues. In the 1974 NBA draft, the Washington Bullets picked him. He was the twelfth pick in the second round. Another league, the ABA, also wanted him. The Denver Nuggets selected him in the 1974 ABA Draft.
Dennis played for the Washington Bullets for a short time. Later, he was signed by the Atlanta Hawks on January 31, 1976. During his time in the NBA, Dennis averaged 1.9 points, 0.7 assists, and 0.6 rebounds per game.
From Basketball Star to Police Chief
After his professional basketball career, Dennis DuVal chose a new path. He became a police officer in Syracuse, New York. He worked hard and moved up in the police force.
In 1990, Dennis became the deputy police chief. This was a big step up! Then, in 2001, he was named the chief of police for Syracuse. He led the police department until he retired in 2004.
In 2000, Dennis was honored for his basketball achievements. He was selected to the Syracuse Men's Basketball All-Century Team. This team recognized the best players from Syracuse's first 100 years of basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Dennis DuVal para niños
