Carey Scurry (born December 4, 1962) is an American professional basketball player. A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Long Island University, Scurry played three seasons (1985–1988) in the National Basketball Association (NBA)as a member of the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game over the course of his NBA career.[1] Scurry also played in Greece, Spain & Brazil.
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| Born | (1962-12-04) December 4, 1962 (age 59) Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Alexander Hamilton (Elmsford, New York) |
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| NBA draft | 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Playing career | 1985–1997 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 22, 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Utah Jazz |
| 1988 | New York Knicks |
| 1988–1989 | Olympiacos |
| 1989–1990 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1990 | Granollers |
| 1992 | GEPU San Luis |
| 1992–1993 | ASA Sceaux |
| 1993 | Damme BAC |
| 1995 | UDE Temuco |
| 1996 | Ferro Carril Oeste |
| 1996–1997 | Colo-Colo |
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In January 2006, Scurry was named to the Northeast Conference 25th Anniversary Men's Basketball Team.[2]
Carey is the older brother of Moses Scurry, who played on the 1990 UNLV team that won the NCAA championship.
Brazilian coach Helio Rubens Garcia ranked Scurry as the third-most talented player whom he ever coached.[3]
Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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