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Joe Hurst (born February 4, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 4, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Northwest Missouri State (1982–1986) |
| NBA draft | 1986: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1987–2006 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1987 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1988–1989 | Hobart Devils |
| 1990–1991 | Hobart Hornets |
| 1992 | Devonport |
| 1992 | Hobart Devils |
| 2001 | Canberra Cannons |
| 2001–2006 | Mildura Mavericks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Between 1982 and 1986, Hurst played college basketball at Northwest Missouri State University for the Bearcats.[2] He was first-team All-MIAA in 1984 and 1985.[2] He suffered an ankle injury in his final year.[3] He left Northwest in the top five in both career scoring (1,580 points) and rebounding (777). He also set the all-time mark for blocked shots with 153.[1]
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Hurst had a brief stint in 1987 with the Quad City Thunder of the Continental Basketball Association.[4]
Hurst debuted in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia in 1988 with the Hobart Devils.[5] He was named NBL Most Valuable Player[5] but earned selection to the All-NBL Second Team.[6]
Hurst returned to the Devils in 1989[5] and then played for the Hobart Hornets in the SEABL in 1990 and 1991.[7][8] In 1992, he split the year with Devonport in the SEABL[9] and the Devils in NBL.[5]
Throughout the rest of the 1990s, Hurst played in Iceland, Sweden and France, and also played in the Queensland Basketball League (QBL).[10]
In February 2001, Hurst joined the Canberra Cannons in the NBL for a two-game stint.[11][12]
Between 2001 and 2006, Hurst played in the SEABL for the Mildura Mavericks.[10]
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Hurst's daughter Ahlise is also a basketball player.[13]
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