Douglas Edwards (born January 21, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 1993 NBA draft. Edwards played for the Hawks and Vancouver Grizzlies in 3 NBA seasons, averaging 2.4 ppg. He played collegiately at Florida State University. Edwards gained his nickname "Doughboy" while playing in Vancouver. On September 10, 2008, Frank Martin announced the addition of Edwards to his coaching staff at Kansas State University. He has two brothers, both former basketball players: Steven (b. 1973) and Allen (b. 1975).[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1971 Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Miami Senior (Miami, Florida) |
| College | Florida State (1990–1993) |
| NBA draft | 1993: 1st round, 15th overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1993–1996 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 34, 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1995 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1995–1996 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Coaching career
editIn May 2022, Edwards was hired as the Director of Player Personnel and Special Assistant to the Head Coach for University of Massachusetts Amherst.[2]
References
edit- ^ Steve Edwards 1992-1996
- ^ "Doug Edwards - Men's Basketball Coach". University of Massachusetts Athletics. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
External links
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