Eddie Hughes (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 26, 1960 Greenville, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Austin (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado State (1978–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 7 / Pick: 140th overall |
| Selected by the San Diego Clippers | |
| Pro career | 1982–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1982–1983 | Maine Lumberjacks |
| 1983–1984 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1983–1985 | Albuquerque Silvers |
| 1985–1986 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1986–1987 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1988 | Utah Jazz |
| 1989 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1989 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1989–1990 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1990–1991, 1993–1994 |
La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1994 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Eddie Hughes (born May 26, 1960) is a former American professional basketball player. He played for three years in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Eddie Hughes' Basketball Journey
Eddie Hughes is 5 feet 10 inches tall. He played as a point guard. A point guard is like the team's leader on the court. They set up plays and pass the ball to teammates. Eddie was born in Greenville, Mississippi.
College Basketball Days
Eddie played college basketball at Colorado State University. He was a student athlete there from 1978 to 1982. During his time at Colorado State, he was recognized as a top player. In 1979, he was named to the First-team All-WAC. This means he was one of the best players in his college league.
Joining the NBA
After college, Eddie hoped to play in the NBA. He was chosen in the 1982 NBA draft by the San Diego Clippers. This happened in the seventh round of the draft. Being drafted means a team picks you to join their professional roster.
Playing in the NBA
Eddie's NBA career started in 1987. He joined the Utah Jazz team. He played 11 games with them. During these games, he averaged 1.5 points and 0.7 assists per game. An assist is when you pass the ball to a teammate, and they score right after.
After playing for the Jazz, Eddie moved to the Denver Nuggets. He played with the Nuggets in his second and third NBA seasons. He played a total of 86 games for them. His last year in the NBA was the 1989–90 season.
Other Professional Teams
Besides the NBA, Eddie Hughes also played for many other professional basketball teams. These teams were part of different leagues. He played for teams like:
- Wyoming Wildcatters
- Maine Lumberjacks
- Bay State Bombardiers
- Albuquerque Silvers
- La Crosse Catbirds (he played for this team multiple times)
- Pensacola Tornados
- Grand Rapids Hoops
Eddie Hughes's career shows his dedication to basketball. He played professionally for many years, from 1982 to 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Eddie Hughes para niños
