Darrin Govens


Anthony Darrin Govens is an American-Hungarian professional basketball player for Alba Fehérvár of the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A.

Early career

Govens was named the Class 4A Pennsylvania Player of the Year in both 2005 and 2006 was a 2006 All-State 1st Team selection by Associated Press, along with teammate Garrett Williamson in high school.

College career

During his sophomore year in college, he averaged 9.8 points per game. He scored 1,360 points over his four-year career. His career high came against La Salle University when he scored 26 points. He was not drafted in the 2010 NBA D-League Draft, but made the Reno Bighorns roster.

Professional career

Govens played for Þór Þorlákshöfn in the Úrvalsdeild karla during the 2011-2012 season. He was named the best player of the first half of the season after averaging 25.0 points and 4.3 assists in the first 11 games and leading Þór to a 7-4 record. He was named to the Icelandic All-Star game in January 2012 where he scored 12 points.
He returned to Þór in January 2015, replacing Vee Sanford.
On September 3, 2019, he has signed with Alba Fehérvár of the Hungarian League.

National team career

In 2017, Govens played with the Hungarian national basketball team.