Melvin Newbern facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 11, 1967 Toledo, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Scott (Toledo, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota (1987–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Melvin Newbern (born June 11, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and is known for his time with the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Newbern was born in Toledo, Ohio.
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Early Life and College Career
Melvin Newbern grew up in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Scott High School, where he played basketball. After high school, he went on to play college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He played for the Golden Gophers from 1987 to 1990.
Professional Basketball Journey
After his college career, Melvin Newbern began his professional basketball journey. He played for many teams in different leagues.
Playing in the NBA
Newbern got to play in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons. He joined the team for the 1992 season. During that season, he played in 33 games. He averaged 3.6 points per game for the Pistons.
Playing in the CBA
Melvin Newbern also spent a lot of time playing in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a league where many players hoped to make it to the NBA. He played for several CBA teams, including:
- Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
- Fort Wayne Fury
- Hartford Hellcats
- La Crosse Bobcats
- La Crosse Catbirds
- Quad City Thunder
- Rapid City Thrillers
- Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA)
- Tulsa Zone
- Yakima Sun Kings
In 1998, Newbern was recognized as the CBA steals leader. This means he had the most steals in the league that year.
International Play
Besides playing in the United States, Melvin Newbern also played basketball in other countries. He played for Pallacanestro Reggiana in Italy. He also played in the Philippines for teams like TNT Tropang Giga. Playing internationally allowed him to experience different styles of basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Melvin Newbern para niños
