Damone Brown
Damone Brown | |
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| Born | June 28, 1979 |
| Occupation(s) | Professional basketball player (former), basketball coach |
| Years active | 2001–2010 (player), 2015–present (coach) |
| Known for | NBA career with Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, Washington Wizards; coaching at Bryant & Stratton College |
Damone Lamar Brown (born June 28, 1979) is a former American professional basketball athlete who stood 6'9" tall and weighed 212 lb, primarily occupying the forward position. Following his collegiate tenure at Syracuse University, he was drafted in the second round of the 2001 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown's NBA career featured periods with the 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, and Washington Wizards, where he averaged 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds across 39 games. Additionally, he participated in seven preseason contests for the Indiana Pacers during the 2005–06 NBA season.
His last NBA game took place on April 15, 2005, where he contributed 2 points and grabbed 1 rebound in a victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Following his time in the NBA, Brown competed in the NBA Development League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2007. Subsequently, during the 2008 D-League Expansion Draft, his playing rights were obtained by the Reno Bighorns.
In 2010, Brown signed with the Buffalo Stampede competing in the Premier Basketball League (PBL).
In February 2009, Brown was detained in Reno, Nevada on charges related to money laundering connected to a cocaine distribution network associated with Buffalo's 31 Gang.
Coaching career
Brown began his coaching journey in 2015 as an assistant coach at Villa Maria College located in Buffalo, New York. After three seasons in that role, he was appointed head coach at Bryant & Stratton College of Buffalo to establish their first-ever basketball program. Under his leadership, the Bobcats achieved a 17–12 record and advanced to the USCAA National Final Four during their debut season. The subsequent year saw Brown guide the team to a 19–11 record and another appearance in the national tournament before the season was prematurely ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to collegiate coaching, Brown offers private basketball instruction through CoachUp, serving clients across upstate New York.