Jerry Stackhouse

Basketball player and sportscaster

Jerry Stackhouse - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

November 5th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, winning a national championship in 1993. Drafted third overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Achieved career averages of 16.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during a professional career that spanned 18 seasons in the NBA. Played for multiple teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks. Transitioned to broadcasting after retirement, serving as an analyst and sportscaster.

Won the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001

Selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 2003

Won an NCAA Championship with North Carolina

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