Personal information | |
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Born | Kingston, New York | February 24, 1985
Nationality | American / Turkish |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Kingston (Kingston, New York) |
College | Holy Cross (2003–2007) |
NBA draft | 2007: undrafted |
Playing career | 2007–2016 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Career history | |
2007–2008 | Kepez Belediyespor |
2008–2009 | Deutsche Bank Skyliners |
2009–2016 | Banvit |
Career highlights and awards | |
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