Bob Hansen

Basketball player and sportscaster

Bob Hansen - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

January 18th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Iowa, where he earned All-Big Ten honors. Selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1983 NBA Draft, contributed to the team for several seasons. Transitioned to sports broadcasting after retirement, providing analysis and commentary for various networks. Recognized for insights and understanding of the game.

Earned All-Big Ten honors while at Iowa

Played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA

Transitioned to sports broadcasting

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