Born:
                                                                              December 24, 1963
                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Birthplace: San Pedro, California, United States
                                                  
                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                
                          Trivia:
                          Recruited by coach Mike Krzyzewski and Duke as part of a stellar 1982 class that revitalized the program and starred on Coach K's first Final Four team, in 1986. Tallied 1062 points and 692 rebounds as a four-year starter. Drafted by the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, but wound up playing professionally in Europe (Italy, Spain) for three years. Appeared in an episode of TV's The White Shadow (as a teen) and in the 1990 film I Come in Peace, as well as several national commercials, including an ad for Minolta cameras. Served as an assistant coach to Krzyzewski while attending Duke Law School from 1989 to 1992, ending each season in the NCAA championship game, with wins in 1991 and 1992. Recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Duke Law School. Developed into one of most respected voices on college basketball as an analyst with ESPN and CBS, regularly appearing on College GameDay and ESPN's coverage of the NBA Draft. Maintains a litigation practice with the office of Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte. Has coached military basketball teams in Kuwait as part of "Operation Hardwood---Hoops With the Troops."