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Shawn Harvey
Personal information
Born (1973-12-31) December 31, 1973 (age 51)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
High school West Philadelphia
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College
  • Essex CC (1991–1992)
  • West Virginia State (1993–1996)
NBA Draft 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks

Shawn Harvey is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on December 31, 1973. Shawn played as a shooting guard. He is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall and weighs 180 pounds (82 kg).

Shawn Harvey's Basketball Journey

Shawn Harvey played college basketball before becoming a professional. He attended Essex County College from 1991 to 1992. Later, he played for West Virginia State University from 1993 to 1996.

Professional Career Beginnings

In 1996, Shawn Harvey was chosen in the 1996 NBA draft. The Dallas Mavericks picked him in the second round. He was the 34th player chosen overall. However, he was later released from the team.

He was also picked in the 1996 CBA Draft. The Florida Beachdogs selected him in the second round. He was the 20th player chosen in that draft.

Playing in the CBA

Shawn Harvey played for the Yakima Sun Kings. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a professional basketball league in the United States.

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