Robert Covington

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Robert Covington

Covington shoots during a preseason game in October 2013.
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Position Power forward / Small forward
League NBA D-League
Personal information
Born (1990-12-14) December 14, 1990
Bellwood, Illinois
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Proviso West (Hillside, Illinois)
College Tennessee State (2009–2013)
NBA draft 2013 / Undrafted
Pro playing career 2013–present
Career history
2013–present Houston Rockets
2013–present →Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA D-League All-Star (2014)
  • 2x All-OVC Second Team (2011, 2013)
  • All-OVC Newcomer Team (2010)

Robert Covington (born December 14, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League, on assignment from the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall, and can play both forward positions.[1] He played college basketball at Tennessee State University.

Professional

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, he joined the Houston Rockets for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On July 15, 2013, he signed a multi-year deal with the Rockets.[2] On November 7, 2013, he was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[3] On January 18, 2014, he was recalled by the Rockets.[4] He made his NBA debut the same day, playing a total of 54 seconds.[5]

On February 3, 2014, Covington was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[6] On February 7, 2014, he was re-assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Q&A With Robert Covington
  2. ↑ "Roster Taking Shape for the Rockets". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2013. 
  3. ↑ Houston Rockets assign Isaiah Canaan and Robert Covington to D-League
  4. ↑ Rockets Recall Covington from Vipers
  5. ↑ Notebook: Rockets 114, Bucks 104
  6. ↑ Eighth Annual NBA D-League All-Star Game Features 16 Players With NBA Experience
  7. ↑ Rockets Re-Assign Robert Covington to NBA D-League's Rio Grand Valley Vipers

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