Before UConn became a factory for NBA talent, there was Donyell Marshall.
The No. 4 pick in the 1994 NBA Draft became the Huskies’ first NBA lottery selection, helping elevate UConn’s national profile and proving Jim Calhoun’s program could develop elite professional talent.
By @ClaytonTrutor ⤵️
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@Dmarsh42 I shared this w Stacy King: young Donyell his rookie season at the Mall of America! Still got the pic framed! You guys were super cool with some star struck kids!!!
A MONSTER Happy 53rd Birthday to @UConnMBB Legend @Dmarsh42 who DOMINATED both ends of the court!!!!!! Enjoy your special day Brother!!!! UConn Family Always and Forever!!!!! #UConn !!!!!
19 YEARS AGO TODAY -- the Cavs defeated the Nets 88-72 to punch their ticket to the ECF.
1) Outscored NJN 27-12 in 4th
2) LeBron: 23 pts, 8 rbs, 8 asts
3) Donyell Marshall: 18 pts, 5 rbs (on his bday)
4) Drew Gooden: 16 pts, 7 rbs (8-11 FG)
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