John Duren facts for kids
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| Born | October 30, 1958 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| High school | Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Georgetown (1976–1980) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1980–1983 | |||||||||||||
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| 1980–1982 | Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||
| 1982–1983 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Lancaster Lightning | |||||||||||||
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John Thomas Duren (born October 30, 1958) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a talented point guard, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall. John Duren played college basketball at Georgetown University from 1976 to 1980. During his time there, he became a well-known player.
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College Basketball Star
John Duren played for the Georgetown Hoyas alongside his high school teammate, Craig Shelton. He was a key player for the team. In 1979, he achieved a great honor by winning a gold medal with the U.S. basketball team at the 1979 Pan American Games. This was a big moment for him and his country.
Top College Player Awards
During his final year at Georgetown, John Duren received some important awards. He was named to the 1979–80 All-Big East First Team. This meant he was one of the best players in the Big East Conference. He was also chosen as the Big East Conference Player of the Year in 1980. These awards showed how skilled and impactful he was on the court.
Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, John Duren was ready for the next step: professional basketball.
Joining the NBA
In the 1980 NBA draft, John Duren was picked by the Utah Jazz. He was the 19th player chosen overall, which is a high honor. He played for the Jazz for two seasons, from 1980 to 1982. After his time with the Jazz, he signed with the Indiana Pacers for the 1982–83 season. This was his last season playing in the NBA.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his NBA career, John Duren continued to play professional basketball for one more season. In 1983–84, he played for the Lancaster Lightning. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association, another professional basketball league. He finished his professional playing career after this season.
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
See also
In Spanish: John Duren para niños
