Mark Macon facts for kids
| Temple Owls | |
|---|---|
| Assistant to the head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 14, 1969 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Buena Vista (Saginaw, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1987–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1991–2001 |
| Coaching career | 2003–present |
| League | American Athletic Conference |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1993 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1993–1996 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1996–1997 | Florida Beachdogs |
| 1997 | Mabo Pistoia |
| 1999 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1999–2000 | Oyak Bursa Spor Kulubu |
| 2000–2001 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2001 | Atlantic City Seagulls |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2006 | Temple (assistant) |
| 2006–2007 | Georgia State (assistant) |
| 2007–2009 | Binghamton (assistant) |
| 2009–2012 | Binghamton |
| 2019–present | Temple (asst. to HC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mark L. Macon (born April 14, 1969) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He is known for his time playing college basketball at Temple University. He also played in the NBA. Today, he is a staff member at his old college, Temple University.
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Mark Macon's Playing Career
High School Basketball Achievements
Mark Macon went to Buena Vista High School in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a very talented player. In 1985, he scored 30 points in a state championship game. This game went into double overtime. In 1987, he was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan. This award goes to the best high school player in the state.
College Basketball at Temple University
Mark Macon was a guard, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He played college basketball at Temple University. He played alongside other future NBA stars. These included Aaron McKie and Eddie Jones. Mark Macon was a top player in college. He was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA draft. He was the eighth player picked overall.
Professional Basketball Journey
Mark Macon played for the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons. He played in the NBA for six seasons. During his NBA career, he scored about 6.7 points per game. He also played for other teams outside the NBA. These teams included the Florida Beachdogs in the CBA. He also played for Mabo Pistoia in Italy. Later, he played for Oyak Bursa Spor Kulubu in Turkey. He also played for the Atlantic City Seagulls in the USBL. His career also took him to Venezuela, where he played for Toros de Aragua. He played professionally from 1999 to 2001.
Mark Macon's Coaching Career
Starting as an Assistant Coach
After his playing days, Mark Macon began coaching. He started as an assistant coach at his old college, Temple University. He coached there from 2003 to 2006. Then, he moved to Georgia State University for the 2006–07 season. In 2007, he became an assistant coach at Binghamton University.
Leading the Binghamton Bearcats
On October 14, 2009, Mark Macon became the interim head coach at Binghamton. He took over the team for a few years. On February 9, 2011, he officially became the head coach. He coached the Binghamton team until April 13, 2012.
Returning to Temple University
On April 12, 2019, Mark Macon returned to Temple University. He joined the coaching staff as the Assistant to the Head Coach. He works with his former teammate, Aaron McKie.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Macon para niños
