Donnie Boyce facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 2, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1995–2006 |
| Coaching career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1995–1997 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1997–1998 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1998–1999 | CSP Limoges |
| 1999–2000 | Pico FC |
| 2003–2004 | Yakama Sun Kings |
| 2005 | Nebraska Cranes |
| 2006 | Albany Patroons |
| As coach: | |
| 2011–2015 | Proviso East HS |
| 2015–2016 | Texas Legends (assistant) |
| 2016–present | Proviso East HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Donald Nathaniel Boyce (born September 2, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player. He is currently the head coach for Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. Donnie Boyce played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Donnie Boyce grew up in Maywood, Illinois. He played high school basketball at Proviso East High School. There, he played alongside other talented players like Michael Finley and Sherrell Ford. Both of them also went on to be drafted into the NBA.
After high school, Boyce played college basketball at the University of Colorado. He was a star player for the Buffaloes. When he finished his college career in 1995, he was the team's all-time leading scorer. This record stood until 2008.
Professional Basketball Career
Donnie Boyce was chosen in the 1995 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks picked him in the second round. He played for the Hawks for parts of two seasons. During his time with the team, he played in 30 games. He averaged 2.6 points per game. His last NBA game was on February 19, 1997.
Boyce had a professional basketball career that lasted 11 years. After his time in the NBA, he played in other leagues. These included the CBA and the USBL. He also played basketball in other countries, like Argentina and France.
Career Statistics
Here are some statistics from Donnie Boyce's basketball career. These tables show how he performed in different leagues.
NBA Statistics
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Atlanta | 8 | 0 | 5.1 | .391 | .500 | .500 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| 1996–97 | Atlanta | 22 | 2 | 7.0 | .333 | .125 | .500 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Career | 30 | 2 | 6.5 | .349 | .250 | .500 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Atlanta | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | Colorado | 28 | 28 | 33.5 | .419 | .278 | .564 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 14.9 |
| 1992–93 | Colorado | 27 | 24 | 33.2 | .455 | .315 | .639 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 19.1 |
| 1993–94 | Colorado | 26 | 26 | 34.3 | .401 | .317 | .708 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 22.4 |
| 1994–95 | Colorado | 26 | 26 | 30.8 | .409 | .316 | .706 | 6.5 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 18.5 |
| Career | 107 | 104 | 33.0 | .421 | .308 | .666 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 18.6 | |
Coaching Career
Donnie Boyce started his coaching career in 2011. He became the head coach at his old high school, Proviso East. His teams had great success. In the 2011–12 season, they had a fantastic 32–1 record. The next season, 2012–13, they finished with a 29–5 record. Both times, his teams made it far in the IHSA tournament. They faced the strong Simeon Wolverines team, led by Jabari Parker.
In October 2015, Boyce took on a new role. He was hired as an assistant coach for the Texas Legends. This team is part of the NBA Development League. After a year, he returned to Proviso East. He was reinstated as the head coach in March 2016. He continues to coach there today.
See also
In Spanish: Donnie Boyce para niños
