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'''Julian Myron Brown''' (born November 3, 1969) is a retired American basketball player, formerly in the NBA and the Italian basketball league. At 6'3" (1.90 m) and 180 lb (82 kg), he played as a [[shooting guard]].
'''Julian Myron Brown''' (born November 3, 1969) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. At 6'3" (1.90 m), 180 lb (82 kg) [[shooting guard]], he played one season in the [[NBA]] before playing around the world.


==College==
==College career==
After a stellar high school career at Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High, where he was overlooked by most of the major colleges and universities in the Tri-State area, Brown went on to become a four year starter (1987/88-1990/91) for the [[Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania]]. In his four years at Slippery Rock, Brown was a four year All American and became Slippery Rock's all time leading scorer.<ref>Mark Madden. "[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QMMwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jW4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6939,5773244&dq=myron-brown+slippery+rock+leading+scorer&hl=en Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock]". ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette''. November 29, 1990. 12.</ref>
During his high school career with [[Sto-Rox High School|Sto-Rox]], he was overlooked by most of the major colleges and universities in the Tri-State area.
Brown went on to become a four year starter (1987-91) for the [[Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania|Slippery Rock]]. He was a four times All-American and finished his college career as Slippery Rock's all time leading scorer.<ref>Mark Madden. "[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QMMwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jW4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6939,5773244&dq=myron-brown+slippery+rock+leading+scorer&hl=en Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock]". ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette''. November 29, 1990. 12.</ref>


==Professional career==
==NBA==
Brown was selected by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the [[1991 NBA Draft]]. He played in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] for only one season (1991/92), for the Timberwolves in 4 games. Even though his career in the NBA was brief. Brown was nominated for dunk of the week on NBA Inside Stuff with [[Ahmad Rashad]].
Brown was selected by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the [[1991 NBA Draft]]. He played in the [[NBA]] with the Timberwolves for only one season (1991/92), appearing in 4 games. He was featured in the dunk of the week section of [[NBA Inside Stuff]].


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Brown was picked up by the [[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]]'s [[Fort Wayne Fury]] when he was released by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] after the season. During Brown's stint with the Fury (1991–1997) he won two dunk contests in 1991-92 and 1993-94, the first player in CBA history to win twice. He also made an appearance in the 96/97 CBA All-Star game, scoring 10 points on his first All-Star appearance.
==CBA==
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Brown was picked up by the [[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]]'s [[Fort Wayne Fury]] when he was released by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in the 1991/1992 season. During Brown's stint with the Fury (1991–1997) he won two dunk contests in 91/92 and 93/94. Brown was the first player in CBA history to win the title twice. He also made an appearance in the 96/97 CBA All-Star game. It was Brown's first selection to the All Star team where he scored 10 points in the game.

==Italy==
1997-1998: Mans Jeans Verona
1998-1999: Scavolini Pesaro
1999-2000: Bini Viaggi Livorno
2000-2001: Francia Catene Castelmaggiore
2001-2002: Sicc Aurora Jesi

==South America==
2003: Trotamundos de Carabobo (VEN)
2005: Unit/Uberlandia (BRA)

==Personal==
Brown currently resides in [[Kennedy Township, PA]] with his wife Ebony and two children, Jenai and Julian.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://web.legabasket.it/player/BRO-MYR-69/ Myron Brown] {{it icon}} Retrieved 11 August 2015


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Revision as of 15:02, 11 August 2015

Myron Brown
Personal information
Born (1969-11-03) November 3, 1969 (age 54)
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolSto-Rox (Stowe, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSlippery Rock (1987–1991)
NBA draft1991: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1991–2006
PositionShooting guard
Number34
Career history
1991Minnesota Timberwolves
1991–1992Fort Wayne Fury (CBA)
1992Philadelphia Spirit (USBL)
1992–1993La Crosse Catbirds (CBA)
1993–1994Fort Wayne Fury (CBA)
1994–1995Hartford Hellcats (CBA)
1995Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA)
1995–1997Fort Wayne Fury (CBA)
1997Portland Wave (USBL)
1997–1998Mash J. Verona (Italy)
1998–1999Scavolini Pesaro (Italy)
1999–2000Basket Livorno (Italy)
2000–2001Progresso Castelmaggiore (Italy)
2001–2002SICC BPA Jesi (Italy)
2002–2003Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela)
2004–2005Unitri Uberlândia (Brazil)
2005–2006Detroit Wheels (ABA)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Julian Myron Brown (born November 3, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'3" (1.90 m), 180 lb (82 kg) shooting guard, he played one season in the NBA before playing around the world.

College career

During his high school career with Sto-Rox, he was overlooked by most of the major colleges and universities in the Tri-State area. Brown went on to become a four year starter (1987-91) for the Slippery Rock. He was a four times All-American and finished his college career as Slippery Rock's all time leading scorer.[1]

Professional career

Brown was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played in the NBA with the Timberwolves for only one season (1991/92), appearing in 4 games. He was featured in the dunk of the week section of NBA Inside Stuff.

Brown was picked up by the CBA's Fort Wayne Fury when he was released by the Minnesota Timberwolves after the season. During Brown's stint with the Fury (1991–1997) he won two dunk contests in 1991-92 and 1993-94, the first player in CBA history to win twice. He also made an appearance in the 96/97 CBA All-Star game, scoring 10 points on his first All-Star appearance.

References

  1. ^ Mark Madden. "Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 29, 1990. 12.

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