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John Duren

b. 1958

American basketball player (born 1958)

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Born 1958. John Duren is an American basketball player.

John Thomas Duren (born October 30, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. A point guard from Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., he played college basketball with his high school teammate Craig Shelton at Georgetown University from 1976 to 1980. He was a gold medalist as a member of the United States basketball team at the 1979 Pan American Games. During his senior year, he was chosen for the 1979–80 All-Big East First Team and was the Big East Conference Player of the Year.

Duren was selected with the 19th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He played for the Jazz for two seasons before signing as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers for 1982–83, his final NBA season. His final professional season was in 1983–84 with the Lancaster Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Dunbar High School, Georgetown University
Awards
Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year; List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams
Also known as
John Thomas Duren

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Duren?

American basketball player (born 1958)

When was John Duren born?

John Duren was born on 30 October 1958 in Washington, D.C..

What is John Duren's occupation?

John Duren is a basketball player.

What nationality is John Duren?

John Duren is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Duren

Β· Wikidata: Q3809226

Β· DBpedia: John Duren

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