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DeShawn Stevenson

Drafted by: Utah, Round: 1, Pick: 23
College: N/A
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: Guard
BirthDate: Apr. 3, 1981
Birthplace: N/A

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Expert Analysis

"Stevenson has all of the drawbacks that most high school kids have coming into the draft. Although he is well built at 6-5, 200-plus pounds, he is not nearly strong enough to be a true impact player immediately, and would have had an adjustment period in college, let alone the pros.

Stevenson does not have the ball skills, passing skills or understanding of the game that Darius Miles possesses at this stage, but he attacks the basket and can rise up and dunk on bigger schoolboy defenders. " -- ESPN's Jay Bilas

An early entry candidate for the 2000 NBA Draft Named First Team Parade All-America and Second Team All-USA Today USA Basketball Team Originally committed to attend Kansas, but uncertainty surrounding his eligibility to play as a freshman led to his decision to opt for the NBA Draft. ColHigh-At Washigton Union High School (Fresno, CA) Starred in the 2000 McDonald's All-America High School All-Star Game Scored game-high 25 points to lead the West to a 146-120 win over the East Hit 12 of 19 shots in the game Stevenson also won the slam dunk contest at the event As a senior at Washington Union High School in Fresno, California, averaged 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game Played both guard spots as well as small forward Set Central Section career records with 2,456 points and 722 assists in his career Named Senior and Division 3 Player of the Year As a junior in high school, averaged 22.5 points, 7,5 rebounds and 5,5 assists per game Led school to 26-6 record and Division 3 state championship STATISTICS N/A

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DeShawn Stevenson slams one home in the McDonald's dunk contest.
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