About Ed Rains
Born 1956. Ed Rains is an American basketball player.
Edward Eugene Rains (born December 24, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rains played college basketball for the South Alabama Jaguars.
College Rains played college basketball for the University of South Alabama from 1977 to 1981. In his college career, he scored 1,801 points (15.7 per game) and in his senior season was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.
Professional career After the close of his college career, Rains was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA in the second round of the 1981 NBA draft (30th pick overall). He appeared in 83 games for the Spurs over two seasons, averaging 3.5 points per game. He was the first player from South Alabama to appear in an NBA game.
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Who is Ed Rains?
American basketball player (born 1956)
When was Ed Rains born?
Ed Rains was born on 24 December 1956 in Ocala.
What is Ed Rains's occupation?
Ed Rains is a basketball player.
What nationality is Ed Rains?
Ed Rains is American.
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