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Doug Edwards
Personal information
Born (1971-01-21) January 21, 1971 (age 53)
Miami, Florida
Nationality American
High school Miami Senior (Miami, Florida)
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College Florida State (1990–1993)
NBA Draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Pro career 1993–1996
Career history
1993–1995 Atlanta Hawks
1995–1996 Vancouver Grizzlies
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (1992, 1993)
  • First-team Parade All-American (1989)
  • McDonald's All-American (1989)

Douglas Edwards (born January 21, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 1993 NBA draft. Edwards played for the Hawks and Vancouver Grizzlies in 3 NBA seasons, averaging 2.4 ppg. He played collegiately at Florida State University. Edwards gained his nickname "Doughboy" while playing in Vancouver. On September 10, 2008, Frank Martin announced the addition of Edwards to his coaching staff at Kansas State University. He has two brothers, both former basketball players: Steven (b. 1973) and Allen (b. 1975).

Coaching career

In May 2022, Edwards was hired as the Director of Player Personnel and Special Assistant to the Head Coach for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

See also

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