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 an American former professional basketball player. He was a talented point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense and handles the ball. John Duren played college basketball at Georgetown University before joining the NBA.
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Early Life and College Career
John Duren was born in Washington, D.C. on October 30, 1958. He went to Dunbar High School in his hometown. After high school, he continued his basketball journey at Georgetown University. He played for the Georgetown Hoyas from 1976 to 1980.
College Achievements
During his time at Georgetown, John Duren became a standout player. In 1980, he earned a major award: the Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the Big East Conference, which is a group of colleges that play against each other in sports. He was also named to the First-team All-Big East, meaning he was one of the top players in the entire conference.
Professional Basketball Career
After a successful college career, John Duren entered the 1980 NBA draft. The NBA draft is an event where professional basketball teams choose new players from colleges or other leagues. He was picked by the Utah Jazz as the 19th player overall. This was a high pick, showing how much potential teams saw in him.
Playing in the NBA
John Duren played for the Utah Jazz for two seasons, from 1980 to 1982. After his time with the Jazz, he signed with the Indiana Pacers as a free agent for the 1982–83 season. A free agent is a player who is not under contract with any team and can sign with any team they choose. The 1982–83 season was his final year in the NBA.
Later Career
After playing in the NBA, John Duren continued his basketball career. He played for the Lancaster Lightning during the 1983–1984 season.
International Competition
John Duren also represented the United States in international basketball. He won a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan. He was part of the men's basketball team that won the team competition. This was a great achievement, showing his skill on a global stage.
See also
In Spanish: John Duren para niños
