Jim Spanarkel
Basketball player and sportscaster, Duke
Born
June 28th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player and sportscaster from the United States. Played college basketball at Duke University, earning All-American honors. Was selected in the first round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Played several seasons in the NBA, finishing his professional playing career in the Continental Basketball Association. Transitioned to broadcasting after retiring from playing, becoming a color commentator for various networks covering college basketball, notably for ESPN.
Earned All-American honors at Duke University
First round draft pick of the Dallas Mavericks
Served as a color commentator for ESPN
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