John Sidney Battle (born November 9, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American professional basketballRutgers University, Battle was selected in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent 10 seasons (1985-1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He ended his career with 5,338 points. Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle. player. High School McKinley, DC. A 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) guard from

John “Bay-Bay” Duren (born October 30, 1958, in Washington, D.C., USA) is a retired American professional basketball player. Dunbar High School. He was a 6′3″ (191 cm) 195 lb (89 kg) guard and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1976 to 1980.[1] Had it not been for contemporary names like Isiah Thomas and Mark Aguirre, perhaps John Duren would have received more national attention for this play. The recognition due him was, in part, received when he became the first Georgetown player ever selected in the first round of the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. Following an injury early in his pro career, Duren played in parts of three seasons before returning to Washington, where he resides today.

Sherman Douglas (born September 15, 1966, in Washington, D.C., U.S.A.) is a retired American professional basketball player from Syracuse University who played for the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers from 1989 to 2001. His nickname is “The General”; he is known for revolutionizing the running “floater” shot in the lane and is considered the greatest “Alley Ooop” passer ever.

Sherman Douglas set the all time NCAA assist record with the Syracuse Orangemen in 1989 before becoming the Heat’s first starting point guard. Although he was only a second-round draft choice in 1989, his strong campaign (14.3 ppg and 7.6 apg) earned him a spot on the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. He bettered that campaign in 1990-91, when he led the Heat in scoring (18.5) and assists (8.5) and was named the team’s most valuable player.

After holding out before the 1991-92 season, Douglas played five games with Miami before being dealt to the Boston Celtics for Brian Shaw on January 10, 1992. Douglas would play the best basketball of his career for the abysmal Boston Celtics, managing to pilot the team to the playoffs in 1994-1995 season despite their 35-47 record. Douglas averaged 14.7 points and 6.9 assists per game that year.

He played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1998-99 season and then was traded back to the Nets the season after.

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Lawrence Edward Moten (born March 25, 1972 in Washington, D.C.) is a former American professional basketball player.

Moten attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. and the New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire. before playing his college ball at Syracuse University. He is the career scoring leader for that school with 2,334 points and is the Big East Conference’s second all-time leading scorer with 1,405 points, behind Providence’s Ryan Gomes. Averaged 19.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 2.4 apg over his four-year collegiate career – scoring in double figures in 118 of 121 games. He is the only player to score 500 or more points in four consecutive seasons in Syracuse history and was the first player since Hall of Famer Dave Bing to lead Syracuse in scoring for three straight seasons.

He was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2nd round (36th overall pick) of the 1995 NBA Draft. He played for the Grizzlies for two seasons from 1995–1997 and for the Washington Wizards during the 1997-98 season.

Steven D’Shawn Francis (born February 21, 1977, in Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. 6 ft 3 in 210 lb) is an American professional basketball player, who is currently a free agent. Nicknamed “Stevie Franchise”[1] and self-described as “Steve-O”, he was known early in his career for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks.

Francis grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland with little money and no father. When his mother died of cancer in 1995, his grandmother raised him. He stopped playing basketball for 2 years after his mother’s death.

High School Montgomery Blair. He attended San Jacinto College in 1997 and Allegany College of Maryland in 1998. Francis became the first player to take two unbeaten teams into the National Junior College Tournament. Francis transferred to the University of Maryland in 1998 for his junior season. Francis finished the season averaging 17 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 2.8 steals per game. He was a consensus second-team All-American and was named a finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year Awards. Although he stated he was “99% sure” he would return to Maryland for his senior season, he opted to enter the NBA draft.