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Rod Derline

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Rod Derline
Personal information
Born (1952-03-11) March 11, 1952 (age 72)
Elma, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolElma (Elma, Washington)
CollegeSeattle (1971–1974)
NBA draft1974: 10th round, 169th overall pick
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Playing career1974–1976
PositionGuard
Number25
Career history
19741976Seattle SuperSonics
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Rod Derline (born March 11, 1952) is a former professional basketball guard for the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Amateur career

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Derline played high school basketball at Elma High School in Elma, Washington, leading the Eagles to the Class A state championship game in 1970. He then played college basketball at Seattle University. He was inducted into Seattle University's basketball hall of fame in 2003.[1]

NBA career

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The Seattle SuperSonics chose Derline in the tenth round of the 1974 NBA draft, with the 169th overall pick.[2] Despite his low draft position, Derline made the team, and played two seasons for the SuperSonics until a knee injury ended his career. In 107 total NBA games, Derline averaged 4.8 points per game.

References

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  1. ^ "Whatever happened to Rod 'The Rifle' Derline?". November 5, 2003.
  2. ^ "1974 NBA Draft | Basketball-Reference.com".