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Personal information | |
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Born | April 27, 1971 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Archbishop Shaw (Harvey, Louisiana) |
College | New Orleans (1990–1994) |
NBA draft | 1994 / Undrafted |
Position | Forward |
Career highlights and awards | |
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1990 McDonald's High School Basketball All-American Melvin Simon (born April 27, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He saw action in four years for the University of New Orleans and was among the US top 20 prep players at Archbishop Shaw High School in Harvey, Louisiana. Scouts said he was the most highly recruited high school player ever to enroll at New Orleans under coach Tim Floyd.
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