Devyn Marble
Basketball player, NBA Championship team
Born
September 21st, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Iowa, earning All-Big Ten honors. Selected by the NBA team, the Orlando Magic, in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. Also played for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA Development League. Competed internationally, representing teams in various leagues in Europe.
All-Big Ten honors at University of Iowa
Selected in 2014 NBA Draft
Played for Orlando Magic
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