 Alston in 2014 | |
| Wisconsin Herd | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | NBA G League |
| 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 | Pioneros de Los Mochis |
| 2024–present | Wisconsin Herd (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Derrick Samuel Alston Sr. (born August 20, 1972) is an American basketball coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. 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.