Dyron Nix
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 11, 1967 Meridian, Mississippi |
| Died |
December 15, 2013 (aged 46) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, Florida) |
| College | Tennessee (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Playing career | 1989–2000 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1990–1991 | ALM Évreux (France) |
| 1991 | Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA) |
| 1991–1992 | Mayoral Málaga (Spain) |
| 1992–1993 | Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) |
| 1993 | Omaha Racers (CBA) |
| 1993 | Grupo Libro Valladolid (Spain) |
| 1993–1994 | Rochester Renegade (CBA) |
| 1994 | 7Up Joventut (Spain) |
| 1994–1995 | Somontano Huesca (Spain) |
| 1996 | Festina Andorra (Spain) |
| 1996–1997 | Fórum Filatélico (Spain) |
| 1997–1998 | Irakleio B.C (Greece) |
| 1998–1999 | Cáceres CB (Spain) |
| 1999–2000 | Cantabria Lobos (Spain) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Dyron Patrick Nix (February 11, 1967 – December 15, 2013) was an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2nd round (29th overall) of the 1989 NBA Draft. Nix played only one year in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers during the 1989-90 season. He averaged 2.0 points in 20 games played. He played collegiately at the University of Tennessee and averaged 21.6 ppg during his senior season.
His daughter Cree began her college basketball career at Lipscomb University, then transferred to the University of Illinois at Chicago.[1]
Nix died on December 15, 2013 of pneumonia in Atlanta at the age of 46.[2]
References
- ↑ Cree Nix. uicflames.com
- ↑ "Former Vol Dyron Nix dies at age 46 of pneumonia". Local8now.com. December 15, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketball-reference.com
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