David Pope (April 15, 1962 – October 21, 2016) was an American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Newport News, Virginia, he attended Norfolk State University.

David Pope

Pope in 1981
Personal information
Born	(1962-04-15)April 15, 1962 Newport News, Virginia
Died	October 21, 2016(2016-10-21) (aged 54) Hampton, Virginia
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Menchville (Newport News, Virginia)
College	Norfolk State (1980–1984)
NBA draft	1984: 3rd round, 62nd overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Position	Small forward
Number	30, 51
Career history
1984	Albuquerque Silvers
1984–1985	Kansas City Kings
1985–1986	Wyoming Wildcatters
1986	Seattle SuperSonics
1986–1987	Wyoming Wildcatters
Career highlights and awards
No. 34 retired by Norfolk State Spartans
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), 220 lb (100 kg) small forward, Pope was selected in the third round (62nd overall^[1]) of the 1984 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. His short playing career lasted from 1984–86 with the Kansas City Kings and the Seattle SuperSonics. He died at the age of 54 on October 21, 2016.^[2]