Shawn Harvey (basketball) facts for kids

Shawn Harvey was born on December 31, 1973. He is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played as a shooting guard. Shawn Harvey is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds during his playing career.

Early Life and College Basketball

Shawn Harvey grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to West Philadelphia High School. After high school, he continued his basketball journey.

Playing for College Teams

Shawn Harvey played college basketball at two different schools.

• He played for Essex CC from 1991 to 1992.
• Later, he played for West Virginia State University. He was part of their team from 1993 to 1996.

Professional Basketball Career

Shawn Harvey had a chance to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is the top professional basketball league in the United States.

NBA Draft Experience

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 that year. However, he was later released from the team.

Playing in the CBA

After the NBA draft, Shawn Harvey also played in another league. This was the CBA. The CBA was a professional basketball league in the United States. It was often a place where players developed their skills.

Time with the Yakima Sun Kings

Shawn Harvey was picked by the Florida Beachdogs in the 1996 CBA Draft. He was the 20th player chosen in the second round. He later played for the Yakima Sun Kings. This team was also part of the Continental Basketball Association.

External Links

• TheDraftReview.com
• MyBestPlay.com

See also

In Spanish: Shawn Harvey para niños