Irv Kiffin

Irvin Alexander Kiffin Jr. (born August 8, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Virginia Union Panthers and Oklahoma Baptist Bison. Kiffin played one season for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played in Italy and France.

Early life Kiffin was raised in Queens, New York. Kiffin has two sisters and a brother. Kiffin played basketball on the playgrounds of New York and did not play at an organised level until his senior year of high school.

College career Kiffin received a scholarship to play for the Virginia Union Panthers. Kiffin dropped out of university twice due to his addiction. Kiffin graduated in 1975 with a degree in physical education.

Kiffin was inducted into the OBU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1987.

Professional career Kiffin played for Athletes in Action for four years.

On August 8, 1979, Kiffin was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). On October 6, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. At 28, Kiffin was the oldest rookie in the NBA during the 1979–80 season. He appeared in 26 games with the Spurs before he was released. Kiffin attended a free agent camp with the Detroit Pistons in 1980.

National team career Kiffin was a member of the U.S. national team at the 1978 FIBA World Championship.

Post-playing career Kiffin and his family returned to California after his playing career ended.

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