Stan Kimbrough facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 24, 1966 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 153 lb (69 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1989 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1989–1991 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1992 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1992–1993 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1993 | Winnipeg Thunder |
| 1993 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1993–1994 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1994 | Rochester Renegade |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stanley R. Kimbrough (born April 24, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a talented point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense and handles the ball. Stan played basketball in college and later in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Meet Stan Kimbrough
Stan Kimbrough was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He grew up to be 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed about 153 pounds during his playing days. He was known for his skills as a point guard.
His College Journey
Before becoming a professional, Stan played college basketball. He attended two different universities. First, he went to the University of Central Florida for a year. Then, he transferred to Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
During his four years in college, Stan was an amazing scorer. He managed to score a total of 2,103 points. This shows how good he was at putting the ball in the hoop for his team.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Stan Kimbrough got the chance to play in the NBA. The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America. He played 10 games for the Detroit Pistons during the 1989–90 season.
In 1990, he signed with the Golden State Warriors. However, he was released from the team before the 1990–91 season began. Stan also played three games for the Sacramento Kings in 1992.
Beyond the NBA
Besides the NBA, Stan Kimbrough also played in another league. This was called the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a professional league where many players developed their skills.
Stan played four seasons in the CBA for several teams. These teams included the Grand Rapids Hoops, Oklahoma City Cavalry, Yakima Sun Kings, La Crosse Catbirds, and Rochester Renegade. In his 138 games in the CBA, he averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 assists per game. Assists are when a player helps a teammate score.
Helping Young Players Today
Today, Stan Kimbrough is still involved in basketball. He runs his own basketball camp for young people. His camp is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. He helps young players learn the game and improve their skills.
External links
- Career statistics
- Xavier Musketeers bio
See also
In Spanish: Stan Kimbrough para niños
