Derrick Alston
 Alston in 2014 | |
| Perth Wildcats | |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant coach |
| League | NBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 20, 1972 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hoboken (Hoboken, New Jersey) |
| College | Duquesne (1990–1994) |
| 1994: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick | |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia 76ers |
Playing career | 1994–2012 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 21, 45 |
Coaching career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1994–1996 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1996 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1996–1997 | Efes Pilsen |
| 1997–1998 | TDK Manresa |
| 1998–2000 | FC Barcelona |
| 2000–2002 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 2002–2003 | Real Madrid |
| 2003–2005 | Lleida |
| 2005–2006 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2006 | Ural Great Perm |
| 2006–2007 | Türk Telekom |
| 2007–2008 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2008–2009 | Libertad de Sunchales |
| 2009–2010 | Boca Juniors |
| 2010 | La Unión de Formosa |
| 2011–2012 | Boca Juniors |
Coaching | |
| 2012–2015 | Houston Rockets (assistant) |
| 2015–2019 | Westchester Knicks (assistant) |
| 2019–2022 | Westchester Knicks |
| 2022–2023 | College Park Skyhawks (assistant) |
| 2023–2025 | Montreal Alliance |
| 2024 | Pioneros de Los Mochis |
| 2024–2026 | Wisconsin Herd (assistant) |
| 2026–present | Perth Wildcats (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
| |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Derrick Samuel Alston Sr. (born August 20, 1972) is an American basketball coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).
Early life
Born in The Bronx, New York, Alston played basketball at Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Professional career
Alston, a power forward/center from Duquesne University, started off his professional career when he was selected 33rd overall in the 1994 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers for whom he played two seasons. He then played 2 games for the Atlanta Hawks in late 1996 before taking his game overseas.
Joining the New Zealand Breakers mid-season 2007–08, Alston made an immediate impact. Statwise, he reached the top 20 in the league for FG%, shooting at 56.0%, and offensive rebounds, while averaging 13.8 ppg and being instrumental in helping the Breakers reach the playoffs for the first time in club history.
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–95 | Philadelphia | 64 | 1 | 16.1 | .465 | .000 | .492 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 4.7 |
| 1995–96 | Philadelphia | 73 | 41 | 22.1 | .512 | .333 | .491 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 6.2 |
| 1996–97 | Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 5.5 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 139 | 42 | 19.1 | .489 | .143 | .487 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 5.4 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Duquesne | 28 | 25 | 28.8 | .536 | .000 | .598 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 11.3 |
| 1991–92 | Duquesne | 28 | - | 32.8 | .556 | .000 | .526 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 13.9 |
| 1992–93 | Duquesne | 28 | 27 | 34.3 | .563 | 1.000 | .574 | 9.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 19.9 |
| 1993–94 | Duquesne | 30 | - | 36.0 | .578 | .000 | .601 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 21.3 |
| Career | 114 | 52 | 33.0 | .561 | .333 | .576 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 16.7 | |
Coaching career
After retiring, in 2012, Alston joined the staff of the Houston Rockets and served as their Player Development Coach for two seasons 2012–2015. On October 27, 2015, he was hired by the Westchester Knicks to be an assistant coach.
In August 2014, Alston traveled to the Philippines as a SportsUnited Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State. In this function, he worked with Alison Feaster and Erik Spoelstra to conduct basketball clinics and events for more than 375 youth from underserved areas. In so doing, Alston helped contribute to SportsUnited's mission to advance the status of women and girls around the world and to show support to an important regional partner.
In August 2019, he was named head coach of the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He held the head coaching position until the end of the 2021–22 season. On October 25, 2022, Alston was named an assistant coach of the NBA G League's College Park Skyhawks.
In February 2023, Alston became the second head coach of the Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).
In November 2023, Alston was named head coach of the Pioneros de Los Mochis of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA) ahead of the 2024 season.
On November 1, 2024, Alston became an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd.
On July 3, 2026, Alston was appointed assistant coach of the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2026–27 season.
Personal life
Alston's son Derrick Alston Jr. was a college basketball player at Boise State, before embarking on a career in professional basketball. Alston also has a daughter named Avery.
References
- ↑ Brennan, John (January 14, 1995). "All-Star Efforts Carry Nets". The Record (Bergen County). Bergen County, NJ. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2008 – via HighBeam Research.
Derrick Alston, a second-round draft choice by the 76ers out of Duquesne, is a Hoboken High School graduate.
- ↑ DERRICK ALSTON SE INCORPORA AL CUERPO TÉCNICO DE HOUSTON ROCKETS Archived 2012-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Westchester Knicks hire Coby Karl, Derrick Alston as assistants". Newsday.com. October 27, 2015. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Day 5 of 6: WHO IS THIS NBA ICON? Miami... - U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Derrick Alston Named Westchester Knicks Head Coach". OurSports Central. August 20, 2019.
- ↑ Magliocchetti, Geoff (May 27, 2022). "Knicks Hire DeSagana Diop To Head G League Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ↑ "College Park Skyhawks Announce Coaching Staff for 2022-23 Season". OurSports Central. October 25, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Montreal Alliance names Derrick Alston Sr. head coach". Montreal Gazette. February 15, 2023.
- ↑ Rojas, Roberto (November 29, 2023). "Derrick Alston es el nuevo coach de Pioneros de Los Mochis". Debate.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ↑ "WISCONSIN HERD ANNOUNCES COACHING STAFF FOR 2024-25 SEASON". NBA.com. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Wildcats welcome Derrick Alston Sr. to coaching staff". Perth Wildcats. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ Southorn, Dave (February 14, 2020). "How Derrick Alston Jr. built himself up to carry the weight for Boise State". The Athletic. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Stars outshine Hustle in Salt Lake". DeSoto County News. January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
- Derrick Alston at Eurobasket.com
- Derrick Alston at ACB.com (archived)
- Derrick Alston – college basketball player statistics at Sports Reference
- NBL27 Meet the Coaches | Wildcats Assistant Derrick Alston Sr. at wildcats.com.au