Fred Cofield
American basketball player (born 1962)
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Frederick Cofield (born January 4, 1962) is an American former basketball player. He was a 6-foot-3-inch (1.91 m), 190 lb (86 kg) guard.
BornJanuary 4, 1962
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight189 lb (86 kg)
High schoolYpsilanti (Ypsilanti, Michigan)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1962 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ypsilanti (Ypsilanti, Michigan) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1985: 4th round, 73rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1985–1996 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 35, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1986 | New York Knicks |
| 1986–1987 | Albany Patroons |
| 1987 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1987–1991 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1988 | Chicago Express |
| 1989 | Fórum Valladolid |
| 1990–1991 | Youngstown Pride |
| 1992–1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993–1994 | Victoria Titans |
| 1994–1996 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 1994–1995 | Canberra Cannons |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Cofield played collegiately for the University of Oregon and Eastern Michigan University.
He was selected by the New York Knicks in the 4th round (73rd pick overall) of the 1985 NBA draft.
He played for the Knicks (1985–86) and Chicago Bulls (1986–87) in the NBA for 50 games.
Cofield played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Albany Patroons, Rockford Lightning and Rapid City Thrillers from 1986 to 1993.[1] He was selected to the All-CBA Second Team in 1988.[1]
