Cedrick Tyrone Hordges (January 8, 1957 – February 22, 2024) was a retired American basketball player. He played in the

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(NBA) as a member of the

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from 1980 to 1982.

Career

Hordges was drafted by the

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during the third round of the

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from the

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after transferring from

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. He was then traded to the Nuggets, for whom he played in 145 games over 2 seasons. He then continued his professional career in Europe, playing for 9 teams over 13 seasons.

Personal life

Hordges died on February 22, 2024, at the age of 67.

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