Ronnie McMahan (born 1972) is a former professional

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player. McMahan, a 6'5

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, starred

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where he played for two years under coach Ron Baker. McMahan played

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from 1992 through 1995 and finished his career there as the school's fourth all-time leading scorer, with 1,719 - the first three are

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, and Phil Cox. McMahan is second to Foster for most three point baskets made for a Commodore with 296. McMahan was named an

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and Coaches All-SEC Third Team in 1994 and AP and Coaches All-SEC Second Team in 1995. He earned a B.S. degree in Human and Organizational Development. McMahan began his pro career in the

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in the Spring of 1995 where he was named to the league's All-Rookie team as a member of Jackson Jackals. He was on the

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roster for the 1995–96 season until being waived on

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. He then played for the

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of the

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until being waived in January. He completed his pro career in 2002-3 playing for Atomeromu SE Paks in

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. McMahan became involved in high school coaching upon retirement from playing.

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