Derrick Alston

Derrick Alston
Position	Power forward Center
Height	208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Weight	100 kg (220 lb)
Team	Boca Juniors
Nationality	United States
Born	August 20, 1972 (1972-08-20) (age 39) The Bronx, New York
Junior Association	Hoboken High School, New Jersey
College/University	Duquesne
Debut	2008
Previous Clubs	Philadelphia 76ers (1994-1996) Atlanta Hawks (1996) Efes Pilsen (1996-1997) TDK Manresa (1997-1998) FC Barcelona (1998-2000) Pamesa Valencia (2000-2002) Real Madrid (2002-2003) Plus Pujol Lleida (2003-2005) Gravelines (2005-2006) Ural Great (2006) Türk Telekom B.K. (2006-07) New Zealand Breakers (2007-08) Libertad de Sunchales (2009) Boca Juniors (2009-10; 2011-present) La Unión (2010)

Derrick Samuel Alston (born August 20, 1972 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player.

Alston played basketball at Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey.^[1]

Basketball career

Alston, a power forward/center from Duquesne University, started off his professional career when he was selected 33rd overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers for whom he played two seasons. He then played 2 games for the Atlanta Hawks in late 1996 before taking his game overseas.

Joining the New Zealand Breakers mid-season 2007-08, Alston made an immediate impact. Statwise, he reached the top 20 in the league for FG%, shooting at 56.0%, and offensive rebounds, while averaging 13.8 ppg and being instrumental in helping the Breakers reach the playoffs for the first time in club history.

Club career

• 1990/94 Duquesne Dukes
• 1994/96 Philadelphia 76ers
• 1996/97 Atlanta Hawks
• 1996/97 Efes Pilsen
• 1997/98 TDK Manresa
• 1998/00 FC Barcelona
• 2000/02 Pamesa Valencia
• 2002/03 Real Madrid
• 2003/05 Plus Pujol Lleida
• 2005/06 Gravelines
• 2006 Ural Great
• 2006/07 Türk Telekom
• 2007/08 New Zealand Breakers
• 2009 Libertad de Sunchales
• 2009/10 Boca Juniors
• 2010 La Unión
• 2011 Boca Juniors

References

1. ^ Brennan, John. "ALL-STAR EFFORTS CARRY NETS", The Record (Bergen County), January 14, 1995. Accessed August 12, 2008. "Derrick Alston, a second-round draft choice by the 76ers out of Duquesne, is a Hoboken High School graduate."

External links

• Eurobasket.com profile
• NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
• ACB.com profile

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Name	Alston, Derrick
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Date of birth	August 20, 1972
Place of birth	The Bronx, New York
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