Matt Harpring

Basketball player and sportscaster

Matt Harpring - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

May 31st, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former professional basketball player, excelled as a small forward in the NBA. Played for the Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz. After retiring, transitioned to sportscasting, contributing analysis and commentary on basketball. Harpring was a standout player at Georgia Tech, where he earned All-ACC honors before entering the NBA.

Played for the Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz

Contributed as a sportscaster on NBA coverage

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