Corey Beck
Corey Beck | |
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| Born | May 27, 1971 United States |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Years active | 1990s–2001 |
| Known for | Playing in the NBA for Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons; collegiate basketball at Arkansas Razorbacks; CBA Defensive Player of the Year (1997) |
Corey Laveon Beck (born May 27, 1971) is a retired American basketball athlete. During his professional career, Beck competed in the NBA representing the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons. His collegiate basketball tenure included playing for South Plains College followed by the Arkansas Razorbacks.
College career
In the mid-1990s, Beck played a pivotal role for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, helping secure the national championship title in 1994 and achieving a second-place finish in the 1995 season.
Professional career
Beck participated in a total of 88 NBA contests, appearing with the Charlotte Hornets during the 1995–96, 1997–98, and 1998–99 seasons, as well as with the Detroit Pistons in 1998–99. Although he signed contracts with the Chicago Bulls in 1996, Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999, and Minnesota Timberwolves in 2000, he did not feature in any regular season matchups for these squads.
From 1995 to 2000, Beck spent considerable time playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), where he secured a league championship in 1996. His defensive prowess earned him the CBA Defensive Player of the Year award and a spot on the All-Defensive Team in 1997.
Following his NBA career, Beck competed for one season with the Memphis Houn'Dawgs in the American Basketball Association (ABA). In 2001, he also played professionally in Italy with Fila Biella in Serie A2 and Euro Roseto in Serie A.
Personal life
In September 2007, Beck was wounded during an attempted robbery in Memphis, sustaining gunshot injuries to his hand and face. Initially reported to be in critical condition, his health later showed improvement.