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J. R. Koch

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J. R. Koch
Personal information
Born (1976-10-02) October 2, 1976 (age 48)
Peoria, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
High schoolMorton (Morton, Illinois)
CollegeIowa (1995–1999)
NBA draft1999: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1999–2005
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
1999–2000Athlon Ieper
2000–2001Las Vegas Silver Bandits
2000–2001Mulhouse
2001–2002Limoges CSP
2001–2002Saint-Quentin
2002–2003Galatasaray
2004–2005RB Montecatini Terme
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

J. R. Koch (pronounced KOTCH) (born September 10, 1976) is a retired American professional basketball player who was drafted in the second round of the 1999 NBA draft (46th overall) by the New York Knicks following a college career at the University of Iowa.[1] Koch played professionally in the U.S. and Europe for six years and is now a real estate agent.

References

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  1. ^ Eminian, Dave (June 24, 2022). "'This is a dream come true': Peoria Notre Dame High School basketball star commits to Iowa". Journal Star. Koch's father, J.R. Koch, was a 6-10 center and former Morton High School All-State player who went on to the Hawkeyes from 1995–99. He was drafted by the New York Knicks and spent six years in pro basketball in Europe.