 Alston in 2014 | |
| Pioneros de Los Mochis | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | CIBACOPA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 20, 1972 The Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hoboken (Hoboken, New Jersey) |
| College | Duquesne (1990–1994) |
| NBA draft | 1994: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1994–2012 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 21, 45 |
| Coaching career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1994–1996 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1996 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1996–1997 | Efes Pilsen |
| 1997–1998 | TDK Manresa |
| 1998–2000 | FC Barcelona |
| 2000–2002 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 2002–2003 | Real Madrid |
| 2003–2005 | Lleida |
| 2005–2006 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2006 | Ural Great Perm |
| 2006–2007 | Türk Telekom |
| 2007–2008 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2008–2009 | Libertad de Sunchales |
| 2009–2010 | Boca Juniors |
| 2010 | La Unión de Formosa |
| 2011–2012 | Boca Juniors |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2015 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 2015–2019 | Westchester Knicks (assistant) |
| 2019–2022 | Westchester Knicks |
| 2022–2023 | College Park Skyhawks (assistant) |
| 2023 | Montreal Alliance |
| 2024–present | Pioneros de Los Mochis |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Derrick Samuel Alston Sr. (born August 20, 1972) is an American basketball coach and former player who serves as head coach of the Pioneros de Los Mochis. In February 2023, Alston became the second head coach of the Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He previously coached primarily in the NBA G League, including as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks.[1]
- ^ "Montreal Alliance names Derrick Alston Sr. head coach". Montreal Gazette. February 15, 2023.