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Detlef Schrempf was born on January 21, 1963 in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and is credited as a basketball player and basketball coach. As of 2026, Detlef Schrempf is 63 years old. Schooling on record includes Centralia High School and University of Washington. Listed accolades include FIBA Hall of Fame. The listed height is 208 cm.
My Take
Detlef Schrempf is a player I associate with that smooth, unselfish brand of basketball that travels well. At 208cm out of Leverkusen, Germany, by way of Centralia High School and the University of Washington Huskies, he became a genuine NBA force after going eighth overall in the 1985 draft. A German pioneer in the league before that pipeline really opened up, he later earned a place in the FIBA Hall of Fame. What I respect most is the reinvention afterward into business and philanthropy. The versatility that defined his game clearly carried into life off the court.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Detlef Schrempf
- Name (Japanese)
- デトレフ・シュレンプ
- Reading
- でとれふ・しゅれんぷ
- Born
- January 21, 1963 (age 63)
- Origin
- Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Height
- 208 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Centralia High School
- University
- University of Washington
Awards & achievements
- FIBA Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Detlef Schrempf born?
Detlef Schrempf was born on January 21, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Detlef Schrempf from?
Detlef Schrempf is from Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What does Detlef Schrempf do?
Detlef Schrempf works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Detlef Schrempf?
Detlef Schrempf is 208 cm tall.
Where did Detlef Schrempf study?
Detlef Schrempf attended University of Washington.
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