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John Garris

b. 1959

American basketball player (born 1959)

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About John Garris

Born 1959. John Garris is an American basketball player.

John Brasker Garris (born June 6, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a , power forward.

Garris played collegiately for Boston College and was selected by the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers in the third pick of the second round of the 1983 NBA draft. He played in 33 regular season games for the Cavaliers in the 1983–84 season.

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Education
University of Michigan
Awards
List of All-Big East Conference men's basketball teams
Also known as
John Brasker Garris

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Garris?

American basketball player (born 1959)

When was John Garris born?

John Garris was born on 6 June 1959 in Bridgeport.

What is John Garris's occupation?

John Garris is a basketball player.

What nationality is John Garris?

John Garris is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Garris

· Wikidata: Q3809291

· DBpedia: John Garris

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