About Faron Hand
Born 1973. Faron Hand is an American basketball player.
Faron Demetrius Hand (born September 11, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Meatball", he played college basketball for the Nevada Wolf Pack from 1994 to 1997. Hand was selected as the Big West Conference Player of the Year in 1997. He played professionally overseas for 10 years.
Basketball career Hand received his nickname, "Meatball", when his uncle saw him for the first time as a baby. Hand was raised in Philadelphia and attended Franklin Learning Center. Hand's 19.4 points per game were third-highest in the conference while his 8.1 rebounds were second-highest during the 1996–97 season.
Hand played professionally overseas for 10 years.
Post-playing career After his playing career ended, Hand worked as a youth counselor and mental health professional.
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American basketball player (born 1973)
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Faron Hand was born on 11 September 1973.
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Faron Hand is a basketball player.
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