Dwayne Schintzius

Basketball player and 1991 NCAA champion

Dwayne Schintzius - Basketball player and 1991 NCAA champion
Born

October 14th, 1968
56 years ago

Died

April 15th, 2012
12 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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