John Brownlee is an American former professional basketball player. Brownlee played

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for

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(1981–1983) and

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(1984–1986). He played professionally in

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and

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College

Brownlee played his first two years of college basketball at the

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. He played just 13 games in his freshman year, averaging 0.7 points per game. In his sophomore season, however, he played 33 games and averaged 1.3 points per game as the designated back up to center

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as the Tar Heels won the 1981–82

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Men's Basketball championship. He then transferred to The

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. He played 28 games in his third season of college basketball, averaging 13.8 points per game. In his final year, he took part in 31 games for the Longhorns and led the team in scoring with a 17.0 points per game average. This earned him the 1986

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Player of the Year.

Professional career

Brownlee was selected in the fourth round (78th pick overall) of the 1986 NBA draft by the

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. During rookie-free agent camp, Brownlee suffered an injury when he dislocated his little finger during scrimmage. He never got his chance to play in the NBA. He then travelled overseas to France and Belgium to play professionally for 4 years.

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External links

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