Darrun Hilliard

Basketball player with NBA experience

Darrun Hilliard - Basketball player with NBA experience
Born

April 13th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Villanova University, where contributed to the team's victory in the 2016 NCAA Championship. Began professional career in the NBA and played for the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. Also competed internationally, extending career in various overseas leagues.

Winning the 2016 NCAA Championship with Villanova

Playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA

Competing internationally in several leagues

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