Duane Ferrell is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for ten seasons. He was born on June 28, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended high school at Westlake High School in Atlanta. Ferrell played college basketball at Vanderbilt University from 1983 to 1988, where he was a standout player and earned All-SEC honors in his senior year.
Ferrell was selected in the second round of the 1988 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He played for the Pacers for four seasons, from 1988 to 1992, and was known for his versatility and athleticism. Ferrell was a solid scorer and rebounder, and he was also a good defender. He helped the Pacers reach the playoffs in each of his four seasons with the team.
In 1992, Ferrell signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Hawks. He played for the Hawks for five seasons, from 1992 to 1997, and was a key player for the team during that time. Ferrell was a consistent scorer and rebounder for the Hawks, and he was also a good defender. He helped the team reach the playoffs in each of his five seasons with the team.
Ferrell played his final season in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors in 1998-99. He played in 47 games for the Warriors, averaging 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Ferrell retired from the NBA after the season.
Overall, Ferrell had a solid NBA career. He played in 704 games, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He was a versatile player who could score, rebound, and defend, and he was a valuable contributor to the teams he played for. Ferrell was also known for his work ethic and professionalism, and he was respected by his teammates and coaches.
After retiring from the NBA, Ferrell worked as an assistant coach for several college basketball teams, including Georgia State University and the University of South Carolina. He also worked as a scout for the Indiana Pacers. In 2015, Ferrell was inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding college basketball career.
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