Jay Vincent facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1959 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Eastern (Lansing, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (1977–1981) |
| NBA Draft | 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 24th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 1981–1993 |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1986 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1986–1987 | Washington Bullets |
| 1987–1989 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1989 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1989–1990 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1990–1991 | Philips Milano |
| 1991–1992 | Baker Livorno |
| 1992–1993 | Robe di Kappa Torino |
| 1993 | Goccia di Carnia Udine |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,729 (15.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,167 (5.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,124 (2.0 apg) |
Jay Fletcher Vincent, born on June 10, 1959, is a former professional basketball player from America. He was a talented player who made a name for himself in both college and professional leagues. Jay played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks as the 24th pick in the 1981 NBA draft. Jay played for several NBA teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. He also played basketball professionally in Italy.
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College Basketball Career
Jay Vincent was a 6-foot-7-inch forward. He played college basketball at Michigan State University. His coach there was Jud Heathcote. Jay was part of a strong team that included famous players like Magic Johnson and Greg Kelser.
Winning a National Championship
In 1979, Jay and his team won the 1979 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. This made them national champions! It was a huge achievement for the Michigan State Spartans.
Top Scorer in College
Jay was a fantastic scorer. He led the Big Ten in scoring during both his junior and senior years. This showed how skilled he was at putting points on the board for his team.
Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, Jay Vincent was ready for the pros. He was picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 1981 NBA draft. He was the 24th player chosen overall.
Playing in the NBA
Jay had a productive 9-year career in the NBA. He played for several teams during this time. His first team was the Dallas Mavericks, where he played from 1981 to 1986.
After the Mavericks, he joined the Washington Bullets for the 1986–87 season. He then played for the Denver Nuggets from 1987 to 1989. Jay also had stints with the San Antonio Spurs in 1989, the Philadelphia 76ers from 1989 to 1990, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 1990.
Career Statistics
By the time he finished his NBA career in 1990, Jay Vincent had impressive stats. He scored a total of 8,729 points. He also grabbed 3,167 rebounds. Additionally, he made 1,124 assists to his teammates.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Jay Vincent continued his professional career in Italy. He played for several Italian teams, extending his basketball journey.
Family Connections
Jay Vincent is not the only basketball player in his family. His younger brother is Sam Vincent. Sam also played in the NBA for seven years and later became an NBA coach.
See also
In Spanish: Jay Vincent para niños
