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Derrick Chievous

b. 1967

American basketball player (born 1966)

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Born 1967. Derrick Chievous is an American basketball player.

Derrick Joseph Chievous (born July 3, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. During his pro club career, he played at the small forward position. Chievous played three seasons in the National Basketball Association, after being selected by the Houston Rockets, in the first round, with the 16th overall pick of the 1988 NBA draft.

College career Chievous played college basketball at University of Missouri, with the Missouri Tigers, from 1984 to 1988. He led the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament appearances. He also led them to Big Eight regular-season and tournament titles.

Chievous became the school's all-time scoring leader with 2,580 points over his collegiate career. Chievous was inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 1996. On November 1, 2012, it was announced that Chievous would be part of the "Class of 2012" inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. On February 19, 2019, during a ceremony at halftime of a game between Missouri and Kentucky, the university retired Chievous' number 3 jersey.

Professional career Chievous was selected by the Houston Rockets, in the first round, with the 16th overall pick of the 1988 NBA draft. Chievous played in the NBA from 1988 to 1991, with the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers. His best NBA season came in his rookie year, when he appeared in 81 games and averaged 9.3 points per game.

Personal life Chievous' son Quinton Chievous (b. 1992), played college basketball at the University of Tennessee and Hampton University.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Missouri, Holy Cross High School
Awards
Associated Press; Missouri Tigers men's basketball; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team
Also known as
Derrick Joseph Chievous, Joseph Chievous

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Derrick Chievous?

American basketball player (born 1966)

When was Derrick Chievous born?

Derrick Chievous was born on 3 July 1967 in New York City.

What is Derrick Chievous's occupation?

Derrick Chievous is a basketball player.

What nationality is Derrick Chievous?

Derrick Chievous is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Derrick Chievous

Β· Wikidata: Q3705888

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