Myron Brown

Julian Myron Brown (born November 3, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'3" (1.90 m), 180 lb (82 kg) shooting guard, he played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before playing around the world.

Myron Brown
Personal information
Born (1969-11-03) November 3, 1969
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolSto-Rox (Stowe, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSlippery Rock (1987–1991)
NBA draft1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1991–2006
PositionShooting guard
Number34
Career history
1991Minnesota Timberwolves
1991–1992Fort Wayne Fury
1992Philadelphia Spirit
1992–1993La Crosse Catbirds
1993–1994Fort Wayne Fury
1994–1995Hartford Hellcats
1995Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–1997Fort Wayne Fury
1997Portland Wave
1997–1998Mash J. Verona
1998–1999Scavolini Pesaro
1999–2000Basket Livorno
2000–2001Progresso Castelmaggiore
2001–2002SICC BPA Jesi
2002–2003Trotamundos de Carabobo
2004–2005Unitri Uberlândia
2005–2006Detroit Wheels
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College career

During his high school career with Sto-Rox, he was overlooked by most of the major colleges and universities in the Tri-State area. Brown went on to become a four-year starter (1987–91) for the Slippery Rock. He was a four times All-American and finished his college career as Slippery Rock's all-time leading scorer.[1]

Professional career

Brown was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played in the NBA with the Timberwolves for only one season (1991/92), appearing in 4 games. He was featured in the dunk of the week section of NBA Inside Stuff.

Brown was picked up by the CBA's Fort Wayne Fury when he was released by the Minnesota Timberwolves after the season. During Brown's stint with the Fury (1991–1997) he won two dunk contests in 1991-92 and 1993–94, the first player in CBA history to win twice. He also made an appearance in the 96/97 CBA All-Star game, scoring 10 points on his first All-Star appearance.

References
  1. Mark Madden. "Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 29, 1990. 12.
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