Donald Hodge (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 25, 1969 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Calvin Coolidge (Washington, D.C.) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1989–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1996 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1996 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1999 | Power Wevelgem |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Donald Jerome Hodge (born February 25, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center and power forward.
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Donald Hodge's Early Life and College Career
Donald Hodge was born in Washington, D.C. on February 25, 1969. He showed great talent in sports from a young age. Donald attended Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. There, he was a standout athlete, especially in basketball.
After high school, Donald continued his basketball journey in college basketball. He played for Temple University, where he was part of the Temple Owls men's basketball team from 1989 to 1991. His strong performance in college helped him get noticed by professional teams.
Donald Hodge's NBA Journey
Donald Hodge began his professional basketball career in 1991. He was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1991 NBA draft. He was the 33rd player picked overall, in the second round of the draft.
Donald played for the Mavericks for most of his NBA career. He was a popular player among the fans. During his five seasons in the NBA, he averaged 4.7 points per game. He also played a short time with the Charlotte Hornets.
Playing Basketball in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Donald Hodge went to Europe to continue his basketball career. He joined a team called Power Wevelgem. This club is based in Belgium. Playing overseas allowed him to experience basketball in a different country.
External Links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: Donald Hodge para niños
