Dave Jamerson (born May 20, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He is best known for his collegiate career at Ohio State University and brief tenure in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the early 1990s.
Early life and education
- Born in Akron, Ohio, United States.
- Attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, where he excelled in basketball.
College career
- Played for the Ohio State Buckeyes (1987–1990) as a shooting guard/small forward.
- Notable performance: Scored 54 points against the University of Minnesota on February 5, 1989, setting a school record for points in a single game.
- Averaged 18.4 points per game over his three-year varsity career and earned All‑Big Ten honors.
Professional career
- Selected in the second round (46th overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat.
- Rights were subsequently traded to the Utah Jazz.
- Appeared in a total of 15 NBA games during the 1990‑91 season, playing for the Utah Jazz (10 games) and the Detroit Pistons (5 games), averaging 1.7 points per game.
- After his NBA stint, Jamerson played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for teams including the Grand Rapids Hoops and the Albany Patroons.
- Also competed overseas in leagues in Spain and Italy before retiring from professional basketball in the mid‑1990s.
Post‑playing career
- Returned to Ohio and has been involved in youth basketball coaching and community outreach programs.
- Occasionally serves as a guest commentator for Ohio State basketball broadcasts.
Legacy
- Remembered primarily for his record‑setting scoring outburst at Ohio State and as an example of a successful transition from a notable college career to a brief professional tenure.
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