Byron Irvin
Encyclopedia
Byron Edward Irvin is a retired American
professional basketball
player. A 6'5" (1.95 m) and 190 lb (86 kg) shooting guard
, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft
.
Irvin is from Chicago IL. where he attended Percy Julian High School. In his senior year of high school he averaged 32 points a game, and in one game he scored 50 points.
He played collegiately at the University of Arkansas
under legendary coach Eddie Sutton before Sutton left for Kentucky. Irvin was there from 1984/85-1985/86, then transferred to the University of Missouri
(1987/88-1988/89, after having missed the 1986/87 season). He also received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri.
Irvin played in NBA for three seasons: 1989/90 for the Portland Trail Blazers
and 1990/91 and 1992/93 for the Washington Bullets, averaging 5.2 ppg in his career. He also played overseas in Israel, Greece, Spain, Argentina, Switzerland, Venezuela, Philippines, Belgium.
Irvin is a cousin of former NBA player and current Boston Celtics
head coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers
, and is now a sports agent. He is Vice President of Basketball at Lagardere Unlimited, and has represented NBA players such as Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Joey Graham, Stephen Graham, Reggie Evans, Kris Humphries, Melvin Ely, Justin Williams.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. A 6'5" (1.95 m) and 190 lb (86 kg) shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft
1989 NBA Draft
The 1989 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA. It has been regarded as one of the worst drafts in NBA history, along with the 1986 NBA Draft and the 2000 NBA Draft. Though the draft produced talented players such as Shawn Kemp, Glen Rice, Sean Elliott, Nick...
.
Irvin is from Chicago IL. where he attended Percy Julian High School. In his senior year of high school he averaged 32 points a game, and in one game he scored 50 points.
He played collegiately at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
under legendary coach Eddie Sutton before Sutton left for Kentucky. Irvin was there from 1984/85-1985/86, then transferred to the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
(1987/88-1988/89, after having missed the 1986/87 season). He also received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri.
Irvin played in NBA for three seasons: 1989/90 for the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
and 1990/91 and 1992/93 for the Washington Bullets, averaging 5.2 ppg in his career. He also played overseas in Israel, Greece, Spain, Argentina, Switzerland, Venezuela, Philippines, Belgium.
Irvin is a cousin of former NBA player and current Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
head coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers
Doc Rivers
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics. Rivers was known for his defense while playing in the NBA...
, and is now a sports agent. He is Vice President of Basketball at Lagardere Unlimited, and has represented NBA players such as Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Joey Graham, Stephen Graham, Reggie Evans, Kris Humphries, Melvin Ely, Justin Williams.
External links
- Byron Irvin NBA stats @ basketballreference.com