Devyn Marble

Basketball player, NBA Championship team

Devyn Marble - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 21st, 1992
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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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