About Dave Popson
Born 1964. Dave Popson is an American basketball player.
David Gerard Popson (born May 17, 1964) is an American former basketball player who enjoyed a brief National Basketball Association (NBA) career from 1988 until 1992. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Biography Popson, a 6'10" center, played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for four years (1983–87). Popson was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1987 NBA draft.
Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Popson attended Bishop O'Reilly High School where he held nearly all the basketball records.
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Who is Dave Popson?
American basketball player (born 1964)
When was Dave Popson born?
Dave Popson was born on 17 May 1964 in Kingston.
What is Dave Popson's occupation?
Dave Popson is a basketball player.
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Dave Popson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Popson. https://biography.guide/dave-popson/
MLA: "Dave Popson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-popson/.
Chicago: "Dave Popson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-popson/.
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