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Joe Hurst born , in [[Arkansas]], is a retired professional basketball player.
Joe Hurst born , in [[Arkansas]], is a retired professional basketball player.


In 1982 Hurst earned a sporting scholarship with [[Missouri]]. In five years he played more than 200 games, was all-conference representative for three years. During his last two seasons he was MVP and named in the All-American college team. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
In 1982 Hurst earned a sporting scholarship with [[North West Missouri State University]]. In five years he played more than 200 games, was all-conference representative for three years. During his last two seasons he was MVP and named in the All-American college team. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>


Hurst holds the ‘shots blocked’ record in Colleege basketball, having blocked 153 shots in four years of college. He also once scored 59 points in a single game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
Hurst holds the ‘shots blocked’ record in Colleege basketball,with 153 shots blocked. He also once scored 59 points in a single game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>


Hurst commenced his professional career in Australia where he played for the [[Hobart Devils]] in the [[National Basketball League (Australasia)|National Basketball League]]. With the Devils he was the [[NBL (Australia) Most Valuable Player|NBL Most Valuable Player]] in 1988.<ref>[http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-hq/award-winners/most-valuable-player/ NBL MVP winners]</ref>
Hurst commenced his professional career in Australia where he played for the [[Hobart Devils]] in the [[National Basketball League (Australasia)|National Basketball League]]. With the Devils he was the [[NBL (Australia) Most Valuable Player|NBL Most Valuable Player]] in 1988.<ref>[http://www.nbl.com.au/nbl-hq/award-winners/most-valuable-player/ NBL MVP winners]</ref>
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He later played professionally for teams in Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Indonesia and Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
He later played professionally for teams in Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Indonesia and Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>


It has been estimated that Hurst has played around 800 games of basketball. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
It has been estimated that Hurst has played around 800 games of basketball.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milduraweekly.com.au/2012/02/17/son-of-a-gun/|title=Son of a gun!|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=Mildura Weekly|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>


Hurst currently resides in [[Mildura]], Australia, where he works as a Youth Justice Worker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/07/06/3262053.ht|title=NAIDOC basketball clinic a hit with community|accessdate=2012-06-21 |work= |publisher=ABC|date=6 July 2011}}</ref>
Hurst currently resides in Australia.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 14:49, 21 June 2012

Joe Hurst born , in Arkansas, is a retired professional basketball player.

In 1982 Hurst earned a sporting scholarship with North West Missouri State University. In five years he played more than 200 games, was all-conference representative for three years. During his last two seasons he was MVP and named in the All-American college team. [1]

Hurst holds the ‘shots blocked’ record in Colleege basketball,with 153 shots blocked. He also once scored 59 points in a single game.[2]

Hurst commenced his professional career in Australia where he played for the Hobart Devils in the National Basketball League. With the Devils he was the NBL Most Valuable Player in 1988.[3]

He later played professionally for teams in Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Indonesia and Portugal.[4]

It has been estimated that Hurst has played around 800 games of basketball.[5]

Hurst currently resides in Mildura, Australia, where he works as a Youth Justice Worker.[6]

Notes

  1. ^ "Son of a gun!". Mildura Weekly. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  2. ^ "Son of a gun!". Mildura Weekly. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  3. ^ NBL MVP winners
  4. ^ "Son of a gun!". Mildura Weekly. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  5. ^ "Son of a gun!". Mildura Weekly. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  6. ^ "NAIDOC basketball clinic a hit with community". ABC. 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-21.

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