Myron Brown

Myron Brown
Personal information
Born (1969-11-03) November 3, 1969
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Sto-Rox (Stowe, Pennsylvania)
College Slippery Rock (1987–1991)
NBA draft 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career 1991–2006
Position Shooting guard
Number 34
Career history
1991 Minnesota Timberwolves
1991–1992 Fort Wayne Fury
1992 Philadelphia Spirit
1992–1993 La Crosse Catbirds
1993–1994 Fort Wayne Fury
1994–1995 Hartford Hellcats
1995 Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–1997 Fort Wayne Fury
1997 Portland Wave
1997–1998 Mash J. Verona
1998–1999 Scavolini Pesaro
1999–2000 Basket Livorno
2000–2001 Progresso Castelmaggiore
2001–2002 SICC BPA Jesi
2002–2003 Trotamundos de Carabobo
2004–2005 Unitri Uberlândia
2005–2006 Detroit Wheels
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Julian Myron Brown (born November 3, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'3" (1.90 m), 180 lb (82 kg) shooting guard, he played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) before playing around the world.

College career

During his high school career with Sto-Rox, he was overlooked by most of the major colleges and universities in the Tri-State area. Brown went on to become a four year starter (1987–91) for the Slippery Rock. He was a four times All-American and finished his college career as Slippery Rock's all time leading scorer.[1]

Professional career

Brown was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2nd round (34th pick overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. He played in the NBA with the Timberwolves for only one season (1991/92), appearing in 4 games. He was featured in the dunk of the week section of NBA Inside Stuff.

Brown was picked up by the CBA's Fort Wayne Fury when he was released by the Minnesota Timberwolves after the season. During Brown's stint with the Fury (1991–1997) he won two dunk contests in 1991-92 and 1993–94, the first player in CBA history to win twice. He also made an appearance in the 96/97 CBA All-Star game, scoring 10 points on his first All-Star appearance.

References

  1. Mark Madden. "Myron Brown: Mr. Basketball at Slippery Rock". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. November 29, 1990. 12.
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