J. R. Koch

J. R. Koch
Personal information
Born	October 2, 1976 (age 48); Peoria, Illinois
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
High school	Morton (Morton, Illinois)
College	Iowa (1995–1999)
NBA draft	1999: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
	Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career	1999–2005
Position	Power forward / center
Career history
1999–2000	Athlon Ieper
2000–2001	Las Vegas Silver Bandits
2000–2001	Mulhouse
2001–2002	Limoges CSP
2001–2002	Saint-Quentin
2002–2003	Galatasaray
2004–2005	RB Montecatini Terme
	Stats at Basketball Reference

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

^ 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.

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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.

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