Derrick Chievous facts for kids
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| Born | July 3, 1967 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| High school | Holy Cross (Queens, New York) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Missouri (1984–1988) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1988–1996 | |||||||||||||
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| 1988–1990 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1991 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Albany Patroons | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | San Miguel Beermen | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | SYP Patronato Mallorca | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Dafni | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Quilmes | |||||||||||||
| 1996 | APOEL | |||||||||||||
| 1998 | Sportivo Independiente | |||||||||||||
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Derrick Joseph Chievous (born July 3, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a small forward. Derrick played for three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was chosen by the Houston Rockets as the 16th pick in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft.
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College Basketball Career
Derrick Chievous played college basketball for the University of Missouri. He was part of the Missouri Tigers team from 1984 to 1988. During his time there, he helped the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament three times. He also led them to win the Big Eight regular-season and tournament championships.
Missouri Tigers Scoring Leader
Chievous became the all-time leading scorer for the University of Missouri. He scored an amazing 2,580 points during his college career. This is a record that still stands today.
Hall of Fame Honors
Derrick Chievous was honored for his great achievements. He was inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996. Later, in 2012, he was also inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Jersey Retirement
On February 19, 2019, the University of Missouri retired Chievous' number 3 jersey. This special ceremony happened during a game between Missouri and Kentucky. Retiring a jersey means no other player on that team will ever wear that number again. It's a huge honor for a player.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Chievous was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1988. He was the 16th player chosen overall in the 1988 NBA draft.
NBA Seasons
Derrick played in the NBA from 1988 to 1991. He played for both the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. His best season in the NBA was his first year. He played in 81 games and scored an average of 9.3 points per game.
Personal Life
Derrick Chievous has a son named Quinton Chievous. Quinton was born in 1992 and also played college basketball. He played for the University of Tennessee and Hampton University.
More About Basketball
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career free throw scoring leaders
See also
In Spanish: Derrick Chievous para niños
