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Doug Edwards

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Doug Edwards
Personal information
Born (1971-01-21) January 21, 1971 (age 53)
Miami, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Senior (Miami, Florida)
CollegeFlorida State (1990–1993)
NBA draft1993: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1993–1996
PositionSmall forward
Number34, 32
Career history
19931995Atlanta Hawks
1995–1996Vancouver Grizzlies
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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]

Coaching career

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In 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

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  1. ^ Steve Edwards 1992-1996
  2. ^ "Doug Edwards - Men's Basketball Coach". University of Massachusetts Athletics. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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