Drew Eubanks

Basketball player, Portland Trail Blazers

Drew Eubanks - Basketball player, Portland Trail Blazers
Born

February 1st, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Oregon State University. Entered the NBA in 2018, signing with the San Antonio Spurs. Contributed significantly to the Spurs' playoff campaigns during tenure with the team. Later joined the Portland Trail Blazers, providing frontcourt depth and versatility. Demonstrated strong rebounding and shot-blocking skills, becoming a reliable role player.

Played for the San Antonio Spurs

Joined the Portland Trail Blazers

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