David Pope (basketball)

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David Pope
Personal information
Born (1962-04-15)April 15, 1962
Newport News, Virginia
Died October 21, 2016(2016-10-21) (aged 54)
Hampton, Virginia
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Menchville (Newport News, Virginia)
College Norfolk State (1980–1984)
NBA draft 1984 / Round: 3 / Pick: 62nd overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Position Small forward
Number 30, 51
Career history
1984 Albuquerque Silvers
1984–1985 Kansas City Kings
1985–1986 Wyoming Wildcatters
1986 Seattle SuperSonics
1986–1987 Wyoming Wildcatters
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

David Pope (April 15, 1962 – October 21, 2016) was an American basketball player who played in the NBA. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he attended Norfolk State University.

A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), 220 lb (100 kg) small forward, Pope was selected in the third round (62nd overall[1]) of the 1984 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. His short playing career lasted from 198486 with the Kansas City Kings and the Seattle SuperSonics. He died at the age of 54 on October 21, 2016.[2]

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