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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 17, 1961 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lafayette (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Playing career | 1983–1993 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 14, 10, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1985 | Louisville Catbirds |
| 1985–1986 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1986–1987 | Houston Rockets |
| 1987 | Staten Island Stallions |
| 1987 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1987–1988 | Boston Celtics |
| 1992–1993 | Rochester Renegade |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Dirk DeWayne Minniefield (born January 17, 1961) is an American retired professional basketball player. While at Lafayette High School in Lexington, he was named the 1979 Kentucky "Mr. Basketball", an honor given to the top high school player in the state of Kentucky. In addition to "Mr. Basketball", he was also named a McDonald's and Parade High School All-American. Minniefield played his college ball at the University of Kentucky (UK), where he became a member of the 1,000 point club. In 1983, he was drafted in the second round (33rd overall) by the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. The 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 180 lb (82 kg) guard played three seasons in NBA, making stops in Cleveland, Houston, Golden State, and Boston.