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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- |
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> |
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Personal information | |
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Born | McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania | November 3, 1969
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Sto-Rox (Stowe, Pennsylvania) |
College | Slippery Rock (1987–1991) |
NBA draft | 1991: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 1991–2006 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 34 |
Career history | |
1991 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
1991–1992 | Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) |
1992 | Philadelphia Spirit (USBL) |
1992–1993 | La Crosse Catbirds (CBA) |
1993–1994 | Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) |
1994–1995 | Hartford Hellcats (CBA) |
1995 | Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA) |
1995–1997 | Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) |
1997 | Portland Wave (USBL) |
1997–1998 | Mash J. Verona (Italy) |
1998–1999 | Scavolini Pesaro (Italy) |
1999–2000 | Basket Livorno (Italy) |
2000–2001 | Progresso Castelmaggiore (Italy) |
2001–2002 | SICC BPA Jesi (Italy) |
2002–2003 | Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela) |
2004–2005 | Unitri Uberlândia (Brazil) |
2005–2006 | Detroit Wheels (ABA) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
College
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.[1]
NBA
Brown was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played in the 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.
CBA
Brown was picked up by the 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
- ^ Mark Madden. "Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 29, 1990. 12.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- American basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Brazil
- American expatriate basketball people in Italy
- American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela
- Basketball players from Pennsylvania
- Fort Wayne Fury players
- Minnesota Timberwolves draft picks
- Minnesota Timberwolves players
- People from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
- Point guards
- Slippery Rock men's basketball players
- 1969 births
- Living people