Nathaniel Blackwell (born February 15, 1965) is an American retired professional basketball player and former coach. He was a 6'4" (1.93 m) and 170 lb (77 kg) point guard who played collegiately for Temple University.
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Born | (1965-02-15) February 15, 1965 (age 57) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
College | Temple (1983–1987) |
NBA draft | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Playing career | 1987–1987 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 3 |
Career history | |
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1987 | San Antonio Spurs |
As coach: | |
1990–1992 | Temple (graduate assistant) |
1992–1996 | Coppin State (assistant) |
1996–2003 | Temple (assistant) |
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Blackwell averaged 19.8 points per game as a senior at Temple, helping the team finish 32–4. He scored 1,708 points in his career. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association in the second round (27th pick overall) of the 1987 NBA draft. He played for the Spurs for 10 games in 1987–88.[1]
Blackwell served as a graduate assistant coach at Temple from 1990 to 1992. From 1992 to 1996 he was an assistant coach at Coppin State. Blackwell returned to Temple as an assistant in 1996. He resigned on May 2, 2003 due to personal reasons.[2] Blackwell had been considered a potential successor to John Chaney, but addiction issues ended his coaching career.[1]
Robert V. Geasey Trophy winners | |
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Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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