Jack Givens
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
September 21st, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he was a key player on the 1978 NCAA Championship team. After college, played professionally for the Kentucky Colonels in the American Basketball Association. Transitioned to broadcasting and provided commentary for various sports programs, becoming a familiar voice in basketball coverage.
Played for the 1978 NCAA Championship team
Played for the Kentucky Colonels
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