Devin Durrant
American former professional basketball player, consensus college All-American, and author—known for an enduring BYU legacy and seasons in the NBA and Europe.
01 Intro
Devin George Durrant (born October 20, 1960, Brigham City, Utah) is a former professional basketball player. He was drafted 25th overall in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers, played for the Pacers and Phoenix Suns, and continued his career in Europe before retiring from play in 1988. Off the court he has worked in business, written on leadership and values, and served in volunteer leadership roles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
02 Highlights
Durrant’s public story is anchored in rare consistency at BYU—he started every game of his collegiate career—and in recognition that followed: All-American honors, conference player of the year recognition, and a lasting place on the school’s all-time scoring list.
His professional arc spans the NBA and international leagues, then a long second act in business, writing, and community leadership—including induction into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.
- McDonald’s All-American (1978)
- WAC Player of the Year (1983); 2× first-team All-WAC (1983, 1984)
- Consensus second-team All-American (1984)
- NBA: Indiana Pacers; Phoenix Suns
- Europe: including Spain and France; Olympique Antibes (1988–1989)
- Utah Sports Hall of Fame (2016)
- Author: Raising an All-American; The Values Delta; Becoming an All-American
Basketball Path — scroll vertically to move through panels
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Provo Roots
McDonald’s All-American and state champion captain—where the streak of starts began.
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Cougar Consistency
Every game of his college career from the opening tip—a rare run of reliability.
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National Spotlight
27.9 points per game as a senior, third in the nation—second-team All-American honors from AP, NABC, and USBWA.
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Into College
Three NCAA tournaments, three WAC titles, 2,285 career points—still fifth on BYU’s all-time list.
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03 College
At Provo High School, Durrant was named a McDonald’s All-American and captained a state championship team. He attended Brigham Young University, where he started every game of his college career. He helped the Cougars to three NCAA tournament berths, three WAC championships, and a 79–38 overall record.
As a senior he averaged 27.9 points per game, third in the nation, and earned second-team All-American recognition from the AP, NABC, and USBWA. He graduated from BYU in 1984 and remains fifth on BYU’s career scoring list with 2,285 points.
04 Professional Career
Drafted by the Pacers, Durrant played in the NBA across the 1984–85 and 1985–86 seasons, then continued professionally in Spain (including Santa Coloma and Guadalajara) and France, and with Olympique Antibes. After leaving professional basketball in 1988, he worked as a marketing director at WordPerfect Corporation, later ran a real estate investment firm, and earned an MBA from the University of Utah in 2009.
Basketball Highlights
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NBA
Indiana and Phoenix—63 NBA games, then a pivot to clubs across the Atlantic.
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Europe
Spain and France, including Olympique Antibes—basketball as a passport.
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New Arenas
WordPerfect, real estate, an MBA from Utah—building a career after the final buzzer.
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Recognition
Utah Sports Hall of Fame (2016), Sports Illustrated’s Utah list, and a lasting place in BYU lore.
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05 Beyond Basketball
Durrant has written two books: Raising an All-American: Helping Your Child Succeed in Athletics and in Life and The Values Delta: A Small and Simple Way to Make a Positive Difference in Your Personal and Professional Life.
He has served in many volunteer roles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including full-time missionary service in Spain, president of the Texas Dallas Mission (2011–2014), and as a counselor in the Sunday School general presidency. See Church Service for details and video messages.
In 1999, Sports Illustrated named him one of the 50 greatest Utah sports figures; a Deseret News poll in 2000 ranked him among the top ten Utah college basketball players of the prior century.
06 Short Stories Honoring George Durrant
Devin shares a trio of brief stories—each with a simple lesson about values—as a tribute to his father, George Durrant, whose life of faith, humor, and teaching continues to inspire the family. The pieces also appear among the videos on The Values Delta (the companion site to his book of the same name).
Get Prepared — The Value of Preparation
Number One Christian — The Value of Respect
07 Podcasts & Interviews
Conversations about basketball, leadership, faith, and The Values Delta—on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, SoundCloud, and more.
- Not In My House Devin Durrant: BYU Legend, Former NBA Player & Author
- The Leadership Stack Ep 459: Devin Durrant and The Role of A Great Leader
- Growth Amplifiers Go for the Small Changes with Retired NBA Player Devin Durrant
- The Today’s Leader Podcast 462: Devin Durrant — The Values Delta
- Hoop Heads Interview with Devin Durrant
- Christian Soschner on YouTube Devin Durrant — The Values Delta
- Accelerated Investor on YouTube The Values Delta: The Value-Add for Your Family, Business and Culture
- Protea Consulting Focus on Priority Values to Create The Values Delta
- Unlocking Business Growth Podcast Devin Durrant Interview
- 90% Mental Devin Durrant — Former NBA Player and Author
- Hardwood Hustle Episode 457
08 Church Service
According to his official Church biography, Brother Devin G. Durrant was serving as president of the Texas Dallas Mission when he was called as second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency; he was later sustained as first counselor and was released April 6, 2019. He has served as bishop, counselor in a stake presidency, counselor in a stake Sunday School presidency, high councilor, stake institute instructor, and stake mission president. As a young man he served a full-time mission in the Spain Madrid Mission. From 2011 to 2014 he was president of the Texas Dallas Mission. He earned a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from BYU and an MBA from the University of Utah. He and his wife, Julie, are the parents of six children and many grandchildren (not inputting the number here as it changes often).
Devin had the opportunity to speak at General Conference in 1984, 2015, and 2018.
Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility
Parents are never released from teaching their children; the home is where we introduce them to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, help them pray, and walk the covenant path. Brother Durrant points to family home evening, family prayer, informal teaching moments, and scripture study as sacred chances to listen and testify. He closes by emphasizing example—how we love, obey, and cherish the temple teaches lessons that outlast any single lesson plan.
My Heart Pondereth Them Continually
He invites listeners to choose one verse of scripture each week, keep it in view, and revisit it through the day so truth is pondered deeply and gradually written on mind and heart. He ties the habit to Nephi, feasting on the word of Christ, and filling thought with light instead of the world’s noise. Over time, he promises, the practice deepens spirituality and lifts those we teach and love.
Missions—Only You Can Decide
Opening with a light referee story, he contrasts split-second calls on the court with slow, prayerful decisions—especially whether to serve a mission—and shares his own hesitation, his father’s faith to serve, and converts he knew in Spain. Others may advise, he stresses, but only the individual can choose to go. Love, faith, and worthiness matter as much as polish when we take the gospel to others.