Robert Werdann facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1970 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Archbishop Molloy (Queens, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. John's (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1992–2000 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1992–1993 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1993–1994 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1994 | Long Island Surf |
| 1994–1995 | Harrisburg Hammerheads |
| 1995 | Long Island Surf |
| 1995–1996 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1996 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1996–1997 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1997 | Long Island Surf |
| 1997–1999 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1999–2000 | Baltimore Bayrunners |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2011 | Golden State Warriors (assistant) |
| 2011–2013 | Charlotte Bobcats (assistant) |
| 2013–2014 | Idaho Stampede (assistant) |
| 2017–2018 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Werdann, born on September 12, 1970, is an American who used to play and coach professional basketball. He played as a center and was known for his skills on the court.
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Robert Werdann's Early Life and College Career
Robert Werdann grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, New York. He went to Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens and finished in 1988. In his last year of high school, he was named a McDonald's High School All-American. This means he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country.
Playing for St. John's University
After high school, Robert played college basketball at St. John's University. While there, he became the player with the most blocked shots in the school's history. His team won the NIT Championship in 1989 and the Big East Championship in 1992. They also made it to the NCAA tournament three times. In his junior year, he earned All-Big East Honors, showing he was one of the top players in the Big East.
Robert Werdann's Professional Playing Career
In 1992, the Denver Nuggets picked Robert Werdann in the NBA draft. He was the 46th player chosen overall. Robert, who is 6 feet 11 inches tall, played for three seasons in the NBA. He played for the Nuggets and the New Jersey Nets.
Playing in Other Leagues
Besides the NBA, Robert also played for other teams. He played for the Harrisburg Hammerheads in the CBA. He also played for teams like the Yakima Sun Kings and the Long Island Surf. In his NBA career, Robert played in 47 games and scored a total of 101 points.
Robert Werdann's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Robert Werdann became a basketball coach. He first worked as a player scout for the New Orleans Hornets for five years. Later, he became an assistant coach for the team.
Coaching in the NBA and G League
In 2010, the Golden State Warriors hired Robert as an assistant coach. He then moved to the Charlotte Bobcats as an assistant coach in 2011. In 2013, he coached a team in Puerto Rico. Later that year, he became an assistant coach for the Idaho Stampede. In 2014, Robert started working as a professional scout for the Detroit Pistons. In 2017, he became the head coach of the Grand Rapids Drive. This team is part of the NBA G League, which is like a development league for the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Werdann para niños
