Ed Davender

Ed Davender (May 26, 1966 – April 28, 2016) was an American basketball player. He was a noted streetballer, and considered to be among the best New York shooting guards throughout his high school career.^[1] Initially Davender played at Alexander Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, where he averaged 29 points per game until the school closed down.^[1] He transferred to Boys and Girls High School, where he became a McDonald's All-American and Parade All-American during his senior year. Davender played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was selected by the Washington Bullets as the 60th overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft, but never played professionally.^[2]

Key Information

Personal information
Born	(1966-05-26)May 26, 1966
Died	April 28, 2016(2016-04-28) (aged 49)
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High school	Hamilton (Brooklyn, New York) Boys and Girls (Brooklyn, New York)
College	Kentucky (1984–1988)
NBA draft	1988: 3rd round, 60th overall pick
Drafted by	Washington Bullets
Position	Guard
Career highlights
Third-team Parade All-American (1984) McDonald's All-American (1984)
Stats at Basketball Reference
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In 2010, Davender was convicted of a basketball ticket scam and was sentenced to eight years in prison.^[3] He died on April 28, 2016, as the result of a heart attack suffered days earlier.^[3]

1. ^ ^{a b} Rhoden, William C. (February 22, 1984). "New Star at Boys and Girls". The New York Times.
2. ^ "Ed Davender, Former Kentucky Basketball Stalwart, Dies at 49". The New York Times. April 30, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
3. ^ ^{a b} "Former Kentucky G Davender dies at age 49". ESPN. April 30, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2025.

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