Duane Ferrell facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1965 Baltimore, Maryland |
| High school | Calvert Hall College (Towson, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Tech (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1988–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1989 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1989–1990 | Topeka Sizzlers |
| 1990–1994 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1994–1997 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1997–1999 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 3,704 (6.4 ppg) |
| Rebound | 1,132 (1.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 509 (0.9 apg) |
Duane Ferrell (born February 28, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player. He played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His teams included the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Golden State Warriors. Before turning pro, he played college basketball at Georgia Tech. While there, he was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) twice.
Early Life and College Basketball
Duane Ferrell went to high school at Calvert Hall College in Towson, Maryland. His junior year, in 1982, his team was ranked number one in the country. They even won a National Championship!
After high school, Duane played college basketball at Georgia Tech. He played there from 1984 to 1988. In 1985, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year. During his final year at Georgia Tech, he scored an average of 18.6 points per game.
Professional Basketball Career
Duane Ferrell was not chosen in the NBA draft. However, he still made it to the league! The Atlanta Hawks signed him as a free agent in 1988.
He played six seasons with the Hawks, mostly as a reserve player. His best season with Atlanta was in 1991–92. That year, he scored a career-high average of 12.7 points per game. He played about 24.2 minutes per game for the Hawks.
Before that great season, in 1989–90, Ferrell played for the Topeka Sizzlers. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played 40 games and averaged 24.3 points per game. His strong play earned him the CBA Newcomer of the Year award. This performance helped him return to the Hawks to finish that season.
After the 1993–94 NBA season, Duane became a free agent. He then signed with the Indiana Pacers on September 30, 1994. He played three seasons with the Pacers.
In 1997, Ferrell was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He finished his NBA career with the Warriors. He played a total of 11 seasons in the league. He also made it to the NBA Playoffs five times. Three of those times were with the Hawks, and two were with the Pacers. In 1999, he was traded back to the Hawks. However, the Hawks then released him, which ended his playing career.
After retiring from playing, Duane Ferrell continued to work in basketball. He worked for the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. He was a Player Relations and Programs Manager. He also helps with On Court Player Development. This is a basketball academy that helps develop young players.
Duane Ferrell has been known by the nickname "Paco" since his college days.
