Personal information | |
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Born |
Waynesboro, Virginia |
June 22, 1973
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) |
College | Virginia (1991–1995) |
NBA draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Playing career | 1995–2005 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 1, 7, 2, 12 |
Career history | |
1995–1998 | San Antonio Spurs |
1998–2000 | Denver Nuggets |
2001 | Orlando Magic |
2002–2003 | Roanoke Dazzle |
2003–2004 | Virtus Roma |
2004–2005 | Roanoke Dazzle |
2005 | Charlotte Bobcats |
Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 1,677 (5.5 ppg) |
Rebounds | 481 (1.6 rpg) |
Assists | 834 (2.7 apg) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Cory Lynn Alexander (born June 22, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player.
After a career at the University of Virginia (having graduated with a degree in psychology), Alexander was the 29th overall selection of the 1995 NBA Draft, chosen by the San Antonio Spurs. He played for the Spurs, the Denver Nuggets, the Orlando Magic and, after a three-year absence from the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats. His NBA career averages include 5.5 points and 2.7 assists per game. He later became a commentator for the ACC Network (Raycom Sports). Cory is currently working for ESPN as a college basketball commentator.