Nationality Canadian 1996–1997 Darussafaka Education Canisius College Pro career 1996–2011 Role Basketball Player | NBA draft 1996 / Undrafted Name Michael Meeks 1997–1998 Brandt Hagen Position Center, Power forward | |
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Born February 23, 1972 (age 52)
Kingston, Jamaica ( 1972-02-23 ) | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
Michael meeks game winner
Michael Meeks (born February 23, 1972) is a former Canadian professional basketball player. Meeks currently work as assistant coach in S.Oliver Baskets. He is a former member of the Canadian national men's basketball team.
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- Michael meeks game winner
- Team5 74 michael meeks iii 6 1 165 bessemer city high school 2014 nc
- College play
- International play
- Personal
- References
Team5 74 michael meeks iii 6 1 165 bessemer city high school 2014 nc
College play
A 6'9", 235 lb. centre-power forward, Meeks led Canisius College in his senior year in 1996 to the school's only NCAA Tournament appearance since the mid-1950s. They lost badly in the first round, however, to the Utah Utes. He finished his four-year career as the school's second all-time scorer and rebounder and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in January 2007.
International play
Meeks played for Canada in the 2000 Summer Olympics and was central to the team winning their preliminary round group leading the team in scoring. (They lost in the quarter-finals however and finished 7th.) He also competed in two world championships, 1998 and 2002.
Personal
Meeks is a dual citizen, having acquired German citizenship whilst playing there. He is a native of Brampton, Ontario, having settled there as a youth after immigrating to Canada from Jamaica.