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DERRICK ALSTON

Derrick Samuel Alston (born August 20, 1972 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing in the NBL for the New Zealand Breakers. He has also played in the NBA and in Spain, France, Russia and Turkey.
Alston played basketball at Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Basketball career
Alston, a power forward/center from Duquesne University, started off his professional career when he was selected 33rd overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers for whom he played two seasons. He then played 2 games for the Atlanta Hawks in late 1996 before taking his game overseas.
Joining the New Zealand Breakers mid-season 2007-08, Alston made an immediate impact. Statwise, he reached the top 20 in the league for FG%, shooting at 56.0%, and offensive rebounds, while averaging 13.8 ppg and being instrumental in helping the Breakers reach the playoffs for the first time in club history