Dwayne Schintzius
Basketball player and 1991 NCAA champion
Born
October 14th, 1968
56 years ago
Died
April 15th, 2012
13 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, played as a center. Played college basketball at the University of Florida, where contributed to the team's success in winning the 1991 NCAA championship. Played in the NBA for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and the New Jersey Nets, among others. Transitioned to the Continental Basketball Association and various international leagues after the NBA.
Winning the 1991 NCAA championship with Florida
Playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA
Competing internationally in basketball
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