Donny Marshall facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 17, 1972 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Federal Way (Federal Way, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UConn (1991–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1995–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1999–2000 | Connecticut Pride |
| 2000 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2000–2001 | Connecticut Pride |
| 2001–2003 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Donny Marshall, born on July 17, 1972, is a former American professional basketball player. He played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His teams included the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Jersey Nets. Today, he works as a TV analyst, talking about college basketball for channels like Fox Sports 1. He also works for Westwood One National Radio and CBSSN.
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Donny Marshall's Basketball Journey
Donny Marshall was a star athlete in high school. He led his basketball team to over 100 wins! He was named to Washington's All-State team four years in a row. He was also an All-State soccer player for four years.
After high school, Marshall chose to play for the University of Connecticut Huskies. He played for four years and helped his team reach the postseason three times. In his senior year, he was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team. He scored more than 24 points per game during the tournament.
Marshall is also part of UConn's All-Century team. This team includes the top 25 players in the school's history. He was also a two-time All-Big East Team member. He led the Big East in free throw shooting in his senior year.
Joining the NBA
In 1995, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked Marshall in the NBA draft. He was the 39th player chosen overall. Marshall played six seasons in the NBA. He played for the Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the New Jersey Nets. With the Nets, he even made it to the NBA Finals two years in a row, in 2002 and 2003.
Marshall also played for the Connecticut Pride team. This was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1999 to 2001. He was chosen for the All-CBA Second Team in 2000.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing career, Donny Marshall became a television broadcaster. He has covered over 1,300 professional and college basketball games. For eight years, he worked for the Boston Celtics. He was a commentator and studio analyst. He covered more than 650 NBA games for them.
Marshall also worked for NBC Sports Network. He provided commentary for college basketball games. He even covered basketball for NBC during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. From 2013 to 2017, he worked on the sidelines for the Brooklyn Nets. Now, he is an NCAA basketball TV analyst for FOX Sports. He also provides analysis for WestwoodOne national radio. He does this during the men's NCAA championship basketball tournament every spring.
Making a Difference in the Community
Donny Marshall cares a lot about his community. He used to own a golf course in Connecticut. He is very involved in community service in New England. He once served on the Board of Trustees at the University of Connecticut, his old college.
He is also on the Board of Directors for the First Tee of Connecticut. This group helps children learn about golf. They also offer scholarships. Marshall is also a spokesperson against bullying. He works with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County and the state of Connecticut to help stop bullying.
Donny Marshall's Family Life
Donny Marshall lives in Connecticut with his wife, Jillian. They have three children together.
See also
In Spanish: Donny Marshall para niños
