No. 5–Windsor Express | |
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Position | Center |
League | NAPB |
Personal information | |
Born | September 20, 1986 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 295 lb (134 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Westinghouse (Chicago, Illinois) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2009: undrafted |
Playing career | 2009–present |
Career history | |
2009–2010 | Albany Legends |
2010–2011 | Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry |
2011 | Halifax Rainmen |
2012 | Chang Thailand Slammers |
2012–2013 | London Lightning |
2013–2015 | Windsor Express |
2016–2017 | Windsor Express |
2018–present | London Lightning |
Career highlights and awards | |
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