Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Brian Quinnett:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Brian Ralph Quinnett
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 30, 1966
  • Hometown: Pullman, Washington, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: #34
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Pullman High School, Pullman, Washington
  • College: Washington State University (1984–1989)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 50th overall in the 1989 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1989–1992)
    • Dallas Mavericks (1992–1993)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: No publicly available information on children
  • Siblings: Not much publicly available information on siblings

Player Archetype / Play Style

Brian Quinnett’s player archetype was that of a physical combo forward, a sturdy wing who fit best as a complementary frontcourt piece capable of toggling between small forward and power forward while bringing size, rebounding, and low-maintenance offense. At 6-foot-8 and 235 pounds, he had a strong frame for his era, and defensively he profiled as a positional team defender who could absorb contact, battle bigger forwards, and hold his ground rather than rely on elite quickness or shot-blocking. Offensively, Quinnett worked as a support scorer and floor-balancing forward, finishing plays, scoring within the flow, and giving teams some inside-out utility without serving as a primary creator. His overall play style was practical and workmanlike, built on strength, versatility, and role acceptance, which made him a useful depth forward during his NBA run and a productive college player before that.

Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Brian Quinnett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Brian Quinnett | Guard | New York Knicks
Sports-Reference CBB — Brian Quinnett College Stats