Jerome Lane facts for kids
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| Born | December 4, 1966 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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| High school | St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Pittsburgh (1985–1988) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1988–2000 | |||||||||||||
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| 1988–1991 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Oximesa Granada | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||
| 1994 | Formula Shell | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Oklahoma City Cavalry | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Fórum Filatélico | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Caja Cantabria | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Idaho Stampede | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 1,154 (5.3 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,258 (5.8 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 322 (1.5 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Jerome Lane Sr. (born December 4, 1966) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, Lane played college basketball for the University of Pittsburgh. There, he was recognized as an All-American and led the entire NCAA in rebounding during his second year.
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Early Basketball Days
High School Highlights
Jerome Lane was born in Akron, Ohio. He played basketball at Saint Vincent–Saint Mary High School. During his high school career, he played as a shooting guard. He was even chosen to play in the famous McDonald's All-American Game, which features the best high school basketball players in the country.
College Success at Pittsburgh
In 1985, Jerome joined the Pittsburgh Panthers team. When he started, he weighed about 170 pounds. By his junior year, he had grown much stronger, gaining 60 pounds. He became a powerful forward, standing 6 feet 6 inches tall.
During the 1986–87 season, Jerome was amazing at getting rebounds. He averaged 13.5 rebounds per game. This made him the first player who was 6'6" or shorter to lead the country in rebounds since 1957! He left college after his junior year, having led the Big East Conference in rebounding during the 1987–88 season.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting in the NBA
Jerome Lane was picked in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. He was the 23rd player chosen overall. He played in the NBA for five seasons. During this time, he played for the Nuggets, the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Shining in the CBA
After his time in the NBA, Lane became a star in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for the Oklahoma City Cavalry. He was chosen as an All-Star in the league from 1994 to 1996. He also led the CBA in rebounding in 1995 (with 11.8 rebounds per game) and again in 1996 (with an impressive 16.8 rebounds per game). Because of his great play, he was named to the All-CBA First Team in 1996 and the Second Team in 1995.
Later, after playing successfully in Spain, he returned to the CBA. He once again led the league in rebounding in 1999. He grabbed 14.5 rebounds per game for the Idaho Stampede.
Jerome Lane's Playing Style
Jerome Lane was best known for his incredible rebounding skills. He was very good at grabbing the ball after a shot missed the basket. He was also a skilled ball handler, meaning he could dribble and move the ball well. Even though he was great at rebounding, his jump shot and free throw shooting were not always consistent. Many people consider him the best rebounder in the history of the Liga ACB, which is a top basketball league in Spain.
The Famous Backboard Dunk
On January 25, 1988, something unforgettable happened during a college basketball game. Jerome Lane's Pittsburgh team was playing against Providence. The game was being shown on national television by ESPN.
During the game, Jerome Lane made a one-handed dunk that was so powerful, he broke the glass backboard! His teammate, Sean Miller, passed him the ball for the play. This moment is often simply called "The Dunk." The sports announcer, Bill Raftery, famously yelled, "Send it in, Jerome!!" as it happened. This amazing play is on ESPN's list of the "100 Greatest Sports Highlights." People still talk about it decades later!
Family Life
Jerome Lane has a son named Jerome Lane Jr. His son is also an athlete. Jerome Lane Jr. plays American football as a wide receiver. He even signed with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) at one point.
More to Explore
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season rebounding leaders
See also
In Spanish: Jerome Lane para niños
