Derrick Alston
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| Position | Forward |
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| Height | 210 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 100 kg (214 lb) |
| Team | New Zealand Breakers (NBL) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | August 20, 1972 Bronx, New York |
| Junior Association | Hoboken High School, New Jersey |
| College/University | Duquesne University |
| Debut | 2008 |
| Previous Clubs | Philadelphia 76ers (1994-1996) Atlanta Hawks (1996) Efes Pilsen (1996-1997) TDK Manresa (1997-1998) FC Barcelona (1998-2000) Pamesa Valencia (2000-2002) Real Madrid (2002-2003) Plus Pujol Lleida (2003-2005) Gravelines (2005-2006) Ural Great (2006-07) Türk Telekom B.K. (2006-07) New Zealand Breakers (2008- |
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[edit] Basketball Career
Derrick Samuel Alston (born August 20, 1972 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player currently playing in the NBL for the New Zealand Breakers. He has also played in the NBA and in Spain, France, Russia and Turkey.
Alston, a power forward/center from Duquesne University, started off his professional career when he was selected 33rd overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers for whom he played two seasons. He then played 2 games for the Atlanta Hawks in late 1996 before taking his game overseas.
[edit] NBL
Since joining the New Zealand Breakers mid-season 2007-08, Alston made an immediate impact. Statwise Alston reached the top 20 in the league for FG%, shooting at 56.0%, and offensive rebounds, while averaging 13.8 ppg and being instrumental in helping the Breakers reach the playoffs for the first time in club history.
[edit] Player career
- 1990/94 Duquesne Dukes
- 1994/96 Philadelphia 76ers
- 1996/97 Atlanta Hawks
- 1996/97
Efes Pilsen - 1997/98
TDK Manresa - 1998/00 FC Barcelona
- 2000/02 Pamesa Valencia
- 2002/03 Real Madrid
- 2003/05 Plus Pujol Lleida
- 2005/06
Gravelines - 2006/07
Ural Great - 2006/07 Türk Telekom
- 2007/08
New Zealand Breakers
[edit] External links
- Derrick Alston player profile @ eurobasket.com
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Profile @ acb.com
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