Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is a detailed profile of Mark Karcher:
- Full Name: Mark Duane Karcher
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: November 22, 1978
- Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 215 pounds (97 kilograms)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Jersey Number: 25 (St. Frances), 25 (Temple)
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: St. Frances Academy, Baltimore, Maryland
- College: Temple University (1998–2000)
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (48th overall pick) of the 2000 NBA Draft
- Professional Playing Career:
Although drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, Karcher did not appear in a regular-season NBA game. His professional career spanned from 2000 to 2007, during which he played for various teams:
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- 2000–2001: Richmond Rhythm (International Basketball League)
- 2001: JDA Dijon (France)
- 2002–2003: Hyères-Toulon (France)
- 2004–2005: ALM Évreux (France)
- 2005: JA Vichy (France)
- 2005–2006: Fayetteville Patriots (NBA Development League)
- 2006–2007: Maryland Nighthawks (American Basketball Association)
- 2007: Petrochimi Iman Harbour (Iran)
- 2007: Quilmes de Mar del Plata (Argentina)
Throughout his career, Karcher played in various international leagues, including stints in France’s top-tier LNB Pro A and second-tier LNB Pro B, as well as leagues in Iran and Argentina.
- Coaching Career:
After retiring as a player, Karcher transitioned into coaching:
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- 2007–2008: Assistant Coach, St. Frances Academy
- 2008–2011: Head Coach, St. Frances Academy
- 2012–Present: Head Coach, BDJ STEM Academy
- Championship Rings: None
Mark Duane Karcher is a retired American professional basketball player and current coach, known for his collegiate performance at Temple University and his subsequent international playing career.