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 (born April 27, 1970) is an American who used to play basketball. He played both in college and as a professional player.
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Dexter Boney's Basketball Journey
Dexter Boney was a very talented basketball player. He started playing at Brandywine High School in Wilmington, Delaware.
High School Star
While in high school, Dexter was named an "all-state" player three times. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state of Delaware. He even holds the boys' scoring record for Delaware. He scored more than 2,000 points during his high school career!
College Years
After high school, Dexter continued his basketball journey in college.
- He first played at Hagerstown Community College.
- As a second-year student, he scored an amazing 31.6 points per game.
- Then, he played for two years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). This team is known as the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.
Professional Career
Dexter Boney played for many different professional teams. He even got to play in the NBA.
Playing in the NBA
Dexter played eight games for the Phoenix Suns. This was during the 1996–97 NBA season. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America.
Success in the CBA
Dexter also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was another professional basketball league.
- In the 1996–97 season, he played for the Florida Beach Dogs.
- He was named the CBA Most Valuable Player that season.
- He was fourth in scoring, with 21.7 points per game.
- He was also third in steals, with 2.1 steals per game.
- His last team in the CBA was the Fargo-Moorhead Beez in 2002.
Hall of Fame
In 2019, Dexter Boney was honored for his great career. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the best athletes from Delaware.
See also
- In Spanish: Dexter Boney para niños
