Position Power forward Name Kieron Achara Education Duquesne University Nationality British Role Basketball player Parents Marion Fzea | Height 2.08 m Siblings Idris Achara Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg) Weight 110 kg | |
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League British Basketball League Born 3 July 1983 (age 40)
Stirling, Scotland ( 1983-07-03 ) High school Maine Central Institute
(Pittsfield, Maine) Similar People Andrew Sullivan, Eric Boateng, Devon van Oostrum, Daniel Clark Profiles | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
Player diaries kieron achara s postcard from pittsburgh
Kieron Robert Achara (born 3 July 1983) is a Scottish professional basketball player who currently plays for the Glasgow Rocks. He is a 6-10 (2.08 m) forward who played college basketball at Duquesne University and represents Scotland and Great Britain at national team level.
Contents
- Player diaries kieron achara s postcard from pittsburgh
- Top 10 plays of the 2014 15 bbl season kieron achara trayvonn wright more madness
- Professional career
- International career
- References
Top 10 plays of the 2014 15 bbl season kieron achara trayvonn wright more madness
Professional career
After graduating from Duquesne University Achara turned professional in 2008. He began his career abroad in Italy. He came back in the light of his home nation, Scotland in 2010 when he joined Scotland's only professional basketball team, the Glasgow Rocks. On 26 September 2010, Achara debuted for the Glasgow Rocks in a game against Sheffield Sharks, which they won 80-76. Following two successful years in Spain Achara signed a short two week contract in 2012 with the Glasgow Rocks. After further spells in Europe, Achara re-signed for the Rocks for the 2014-15 season.
International career
Achara is the youngest player ever to play for the Scotland national team, featuring in the FIBA Europe Promotion Cup. He made his debut for Great Britain in 2008, shortly before turning professional. Achara was a part of the British Basketball team which took part in the London 2012 Olympics. He played a major role in the only victory of the Olympics for the team against China.
