A Tulare, California native who played his college ball at the University of Utah, Deane stayed close to home when the Jazz drafted him in the fourth round in 1979. His lone NBA season, 1979-80, was the franchise's first in Salt Lake City.
The family kept playing. Son Daniel Deane played at Utah and Oregon State, and daughter Lauren played at Weber State before a professional career in Canada.
HOW HE CAME & WENTThe newly arrived Utah Jazz drafted the local product 67th overall in 1979 and signed him to a multi-year deal. He was waived on November 6.
| SEASON | TEAM | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | UTA | 7 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .182 | 1.000 | .714 |
| JAZZ TOTAL | 1 SEASON | 7 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .182 | 1.000 | .714 |
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