Mark Buford (born October 8, 1970) is an American former professional
basketball
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player. He played for the
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Devilettes (also MVSU and Mississippi Valley) represent Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi in intercollegiate athletics. They field thirteen teams including men and women's ...
for three seasons. Buford was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the 49th overall pick in the
1993 NBA draft
The 1993 NBA draft took place on June 30, 1993, at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The draft had some talented players at the top, but injuries and personal problems hurt many of them. Chris Webber, Penny Hardaway, Allan Hou ...
but did not sign with the team. He was signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1994 but was waived before the start of the season. Buford played professionally in Italy and Argentina (two seasons) as well as in the American Continental Basketball Association and
United States Basketball League
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.
Career statistics
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1990–91
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Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU, The Valley or Valley) is a public historically black university in Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi, adjacent to Itta Bena, Mississippi.1991–92
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Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU, The Valley or Valley) is a public historically black university in Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi, adjacent to Itta Bena, Mississippi.1992–93
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Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU, The Valley or Valley) is a public historically black university in Mississippi Valley State, Mississippi, adjacent to Itta Bena, Mississippi.