Dexter Boney facts for kids
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| Born | April 27, 1970 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Brandywine (Wilmington, Delaware) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1993 / Undrafted |
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| 1994–1995 | Mexico Aztecas |
| 1996–1997 | Florida Beach Dogs |
| 1997 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1997 | Florida Beach Dogs |
| 1998 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 1999 | Las Vegas Silver Bandits |
| 2000 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2000 | Elitzur Ashkelon |
| 2000 | Alaska Aces |
| 2001 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2001–2002 | Besançon BCD |
| 2002 | Fargo-Moorhead Beez |
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Dexter Lyndell Boney is an American former basketball player. He was born on April 27, 1970. Dexter played both college and professional basketball during his career.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Dexter Boney grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He showed great talent for basketball early on. He played for Brandywine High School. During his time there, he was named an all-state player three times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the entire state. Dexter also holds the boys' scoring record for Delaware. He scored over 2,000 points in his high school career!
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Dexter continued his basketball journey. He first played at Hagerstown Community College. This is a type of college called a junior college. While there, he was part of the NJCAA. In his second year, he was amazing, averaging 31.6 points per game.
Then, Dexter moved on to play for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. This team is part of the NCAA Division I. This is the highest level of college basketball in the United States. He played for UNLV for two years.
Professional Career Highlights
Dexter Boney had a long professional basketball career. He played for many different teams.
Playing in the NBA
One of the biggest highlights of his career was playing in the NBA. He played eight games for the Phoenix Suns. This happened in February during the 1996–97 NBA season. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in the world.
Success in the CBA
Dexter also had a lot of success in the CBA. This was another professional basketball league. He played for the Florida Beach Dogs during the 1996–97 season. That year, he was one of the best players in the league.
- He was fourth in scoring, averaging 21.7 points per game.
- He was third in steals, with 2.1 steals per game.
Because of his amazing performance, Dexter won the CBA Most Valuable Player award in 1997. He was also named a CBA All-Star and won the CBA All-Star Game MVP award that same year. He was even chosen for the All-CBA First Team.
Later Career and Retirement
Dexter continued to play professional basketball for several more years. He played for teams like the Mexico Aztecas, Dinamo Sassari in Italy, and the Alaska Aces in the Philippines. His last known team was the Fargo-Moorhead Beez in the CBA in 2002.
Hall of Fame Recognition
In 2019, Dexter Boney was honored for his basketball achievements. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. This is a special recognition for athletes who have made a big impact in sports from Delaware.
See also
In Spanish: Dexter Boney para niños
