Jim Deines

James Arnold Deines (born September 26, 1962 in Springdale, Arkansas) is a former basketball player. He is listed at 6'9" and played forward/center for the Arizona State University Sun Devils.[1] Entered the 1985 NBA Draft and was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 4th round (74th overall pick); however, he never got to play in the NBA. Deines instead played professionally in France for the rest of his basketball career. He became a naturalized French citizen in 1987 and was on the roster of the French National Team that placed fourth in the 1991 FIBA European Basketball Championship.[2] Deines retired in 2002.

Notable Awards

References

  1. ↑ Tri City Herald - Feb 26, 1984
  2. ↑ le parisien, 09.07.1998
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