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Dwayne Lathan

b. 1989

American basketball player (born 1989)

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About Dwayne Lathan

Born 1989. Dwayne Lathan is an American basketball player.

Dwayne Lathan (born January 20, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at both Louisiana Tech University and Indiana State University.

College career Lathan, a 6'3" guard from West Monroe High School in Monroe, Louisiana, played one season at Louisiana Tech before transferring to Indiana State University. After sitting out 2008–09 season due to NCAA transfer rules, he played for the Indiana State Sycamores in Terre Haute, Indiana from 2009 to 2012. While there, Lathan was a two-year starter and as a junior in the 2010–11 season led the Sycamores to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 11 years. That year, Lathan averaged 10.9 points to lead the Sycamores in scoring. He also led them in scoring his senior season (2011–12) with 12.3 points per game and to an appearance in the 2012 CiT.

For his Indiana State career he scored 983 points and 58 three-pointers; starting 51 games and appearing in 83 games; led them in scoring for the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. He was part of a MVC Tournament Championship team and made three post-season appearances.

Professional career Lathan went undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft. In October 2012, he signed with Osaka Evessa of Japan for the 2012–13 season. However, he didn't make his debut until December 2012.

On November 1, 2013, Lathan was selected in the 7th round of the 2013 NBA Development League draft by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. On February 17, 2014, he was waived by the Vipers.

On November 22, 2015, Lathan was signed by the Kentucky Mavericks of the Premier Basketball League, based in Owensboro, Kentucky.

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West Monroe High School, Louisiana Tech University, Indiana State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dwayne Lathan?

American basketball player (born 1989)

When was Dwayne Lathan born?

Dwayne Lathan was born on 20 January 1989 in Ruston.

What is Dwayne Lathan's occupation?

Dwayne Lathan is a basketball player.

What nationality is Dwayne Lathan?

Dwayne Lathan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dwayne Lathan

· Wikidata: Q16228027

· DBpedia: Dwayne Lathan

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