Mark Buford facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1970 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Hillcrest (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi Valley State (1990–1993) |
| NBA Draft | 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1993–1999 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1994 | Pallacanestro Varese |
| 1994–1995 | Shreveport Crawdads |
| 1995 | Tri-City Chinook |
| 1995 | Memphis Fire |
| 1996 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (CR) |
| 1996–1997 | Regatas San Nicolás |
| 1998–1999 | Club Atlético Cordón |
Mark Buford, born on October 8, 1970, is an American basketball player who used to play professionally. He played college basketball for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils for three seasons. Mark was chosen by the Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA draft, but he did not join their team. He later signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1994 but left before the season began. Mark played basketball in other countries like Italy and Argentina, and also in American leagues such as the Continental Basketball Association and the United States Basketball League.
Mark Buford's Basketball Journey
Mark Buford had an interesting path in basketball, playing both in college and professionally across different leagues and countries.
College Basketball Days
Mark played college basketball for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils from 1990 to 1993. During his time there, he showed great improvement. In his final season (1992–93), he played in 28 games and averaged 12.9 points per game. He also grabbed 7.4 rebounds per game, showing he was a strong player near the basket.
Professional Career
After college, Mark Buford was picked by the Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA draft. He was the 49th player chosen overall. Even though he was drafted, he didn't end up playing for the Suns. The next year, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, another NBA team, but he was released before the season started.
Mark then went on to play basketball in various professional leagues. He played in Italy for Pallacanestro Varese and in Argentina for teams like Gimnasia y Esgrima (CR) and Regatas San Nicolás. He also played in American leagues, including the Shreveport Crawdads and Tri-City Chinook in the Continental Basketball Association. His professional career lasted from 1993 to 1999.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Buford para niños
