Ira Bowman
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 88 kg |
| Born | 11 Jun 1973 (53 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Ira Bowman is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a guard in the National Basketball Association, Continental Basketball Association, and internationally. He has played briefly with Philadelphia 76ers, and Atlanta Hawks. He is currently an assistant men's basketball coach for Auburn University.
Player Profile
Ira Bowman was born on June 11, 1973, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 195 pounds during his playing career.Bowman played as a guard, shooting right-handed, and wore jersey numbers 11, 30, and 7 in his professional career.
High School and College Career
Bowman attended Seton Hall Preparatory School, excelling as a high school standout. He began his college career at Providence College before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania, where he played from 1994 to 1996.At Penn, Bowman was named Ivy League Player of the Year in 1996. He helped the Quakers capture an Ivy League title and an NCAA Tournament berth.
Professional Career
After going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft, Bowman started his professional career with the Gold Coast Rollers in Australia’s National Basketball League, then played for the Connecticut Pride in the Continental Basketball Association. There, he was a CBA champion and twice named to the CBA All-Defensive Team in 1999 and 2000.He also played for the New Jersey Shorecats, Grand Rapids Hoops, and Pastificio di Nola Napoli in Italy. Bowman appeared in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks between 1999 and 2001.
Coaching Career
Bowman began his coaching career as an assistant at NJIT from 2009 to 2012.He then returned to Penn as an assistant coach, helping the Quakers to an Ivy League title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018. Since 2018, Bowman has been an assistant coach at Auburn University.
There he played a key role in recruiting and player development, contributing to Auburn's Final Four run in 2019 and several top-ranked recruiting classes.
Career Highlights
- 1996 – Ivy League Player of the Year
- 1999 – CBA champion
- 1999, 2000 – CBA All-Defensive Team
Ira Bowman FAQ
Where is Ira Bowman from?
Ira Bowman was born in Newark, New Jersey, and attended high school in West Orange, New Jersey.
Did Ira Bowman play in the NBA?
Yes, Bowman played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks from 1999 to 2001.
What is Ira Bowman doing now?
Ira Bowman is currently an assistant men’s basketball coach at Auburn University.