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Dirk Minniefield

American basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1961 · age 65

Dirk DeWayne Minniefield is an American former professional basketball player. While at Lafayette High School in Lexington, he was named the 1979 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, an honor given to the top high school player in the state of Kentucky.

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Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball1979-1983
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In addition to "Mr. Basketball", he was also named a McDonald's and Parade High School All-American. Minniefield played his college ball at the University of Kentucky (UK), where he became a member of the 1,000 point club. In 1983, he was drafted in the second round by the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks. The 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 180 lb (82 kg) guard played three seasons in NBA, making stops with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics.

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United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Living
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Born 1961 · age 65