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Mark Acres

b. 1962

American basketball player

Basketball player
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About Mark Acres

Born 1962. Mark Acres is an American and Belgian basketball player.

Mark Richard Acres (born November 15, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player who spent most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 6'11", power forward/center.

Acres attended Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes Estates, California, and was selected as a Parade All-American and played in the 1981 McDonald's All-American Game. Acres played college basketball for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles under his father Dick, and alongside his brother Jeff. He was selected as the Midwestern City Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore in 1983.

Acres was inducted into the Oral Roberts University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.

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Personal life Acres is a Christian and was encouraged to attend Oral Roberts University by his parents for its "Christian atmosphere."

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Important facts

Born
15 November 1962, Inglewood
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States, Belgium
Education
Palos Verdes High School, Oral Roberts University
Awards
Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Year; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball; Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team
Also known as
Mark Richard Acres

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Acres?

American basketball player

When was Mark Acres born?

Mark Acres was born on 15 November 1962 in Inglewood.

What is Mark Acres's occupation?

Mark Acres is a basketball player.

What nationality is Mark Acres?

Mark Acres is American and Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Acres

· Wikidata: Q611756

· DBpedia: Mark Acres

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