Doug Edwards
Encyclopedia
Douglas Edwards (born January 21, 1971, in Miami, Florida
) is an American
former professional basketball
player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks
in the 1st round (15th 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
as a result of his soft play on the court, and supposed infatuation with the local Tim Hortons
doughnut chain. On September 10, 2008, Frank Martin announced the addition of Edwards to his coaching staff at Kansas State University
.
announced the hire of Edwards as Director of Athlete Development. Edwards brings the experience of a high-level recruit and NBA player to K-State, as well as adding to an already strong recruiting presence in Florida. Edwards played under Martin at Miami Senior High School.
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
) is an American
United States
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former 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 who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft
1993 NBA Draft
The 1993 NBA Draft took place on June 30, 1993 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The draft had some talented players at the top, but injuries and personal problems hurt many of them. Anfernee Hardaway, Allan Houston, and Jamal Mashburn all looked like possible Hall of Famers until their careers were cut...
. Edwards played for the Hawks and Vancouver Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
in 3 NBA seasons, averaging 2.4 ppg. He played collegiately at Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
. Edwards gained his nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
"Doughboy" while playing in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
as a result of his soft play on the court, and supposed infatuation with the local Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons Inc. is a Canadian fast casual restaurant known for its coffee and doughnuts. It is also Canada's largest fast food service with over 3000 stores nationwide. It was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton and Jim Charade, after an initial venture in...
doughnut chain. On September 10, 2008, Frank Martin announced the addition of Edwards to his coaching staff at Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
.
Kansas State University
On September 10, 2008, head coach Frank Martin of the Kansas State WildcatsKansas State Wildcats
Kansas State University's athletic teams are called the Wildcats. The official color of the teams is Royal Purple, making Kansas State one of very few schools that have only one official color; white and silver are generally used as complementary colors.Kansas State participates in...
announced the hire of Edwards as Director of Athlete Development. Edwards brings the experience of a high-level recruit and NBA player to K-State, as well as adding to an already strong recruiting presence in Florida. Edwards played under Martin at Miami Senior High School.
College career
- 1990-1991 - Started 32 games averaging 16.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
- 1991-1992 - Started 30 games averaging 17.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
- 1992-1993 - Started 31 games averaging 18.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.