Dwayne Eddie McClain (born February 7, 1963) is an American former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the second round (27th pick overall) of the

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. He played in the NBA for one season and was drafted from

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. As a member of the Pacers during the 1985–86 season, he averaged 3.5 points in 45 games played. McClain was a member of Villanova's National Championship team in

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. He was the highest scorer which helped to secure the “Cinderella Upset” over Georgetown Hoyas. McClain played in the

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(CBA) for the Savannah Spirits, New Haven Skyhawks, Rockford Lightning and La Crosse Catbirds from 1987 to 1991. He was selected as the CBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1989. McClain also played professionally in France, Canada, the Philippines, Indonesia and Greece before finishing his career in Australia. McClain had a career in Australia in the National Basketball League (NBL) during the early 1990s. He started in Australia in 1991 with the

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, staying with the team until the end of 1993. After three years away he returned to the NBL for a season with the Gold Coast Rollers in 1996, followed by his last season in Australia in 1997 with the

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. McClain's record in Australia saw him just miss out on a place on the NBL's 25th Anniversary Team, being the third alternate in voting. He played 105 games in the NBL, averaging 25.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He was the most valuable player (MVP) of the 1989

All-Star Game. On October 10, 2013, McClain was named in the Sydney Kings 25th Anniversary Team.MightyMite Sydney Kings announce 25th Anniversary Team

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