Kirk Long

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Kirk Long
Personal information
Born (1989-09-01) September 1, 1989 (age 34)
Usak, Turkey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
College Ateneo de Manila University
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Number12
Career history
2011 NLEX Road Warriors (D League)
Career highlights and awards

Jeffrey Kirk Long (born September 1, 1989) is a former American college basketball player for Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP. [1]

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Early life

Long was born on September 1, 1989, at Usak, Turkiye. [1]

Career

Ateneo

Long played in Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball under Norman Black. He won 4 UAAP championships with the team. [2] [3]

Long also played for Ateneo's baseball team starting in 2008. [4] Long was part of the Ateneo team that lost in the 2012 Finals against the NU Bulldogs. [5]

PBA Aspirations

Long was attempted to be a player in the country's league Philippine Basketball Association. But like Alex Compton, Long can only play as an import. He did not play as an import either. [6] [7]

Later years

Long currently working as a baseball coach. Sometimes, he served as a UAAP basketball analyst. [3]

Personal life

Long married Tata Garcia in 2013. [8]

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References

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  7. "Justified or a Long shot? NLEX keen to bring up American Kirk Long as local player if PBA application is approved". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. "Kirk Long and Tata Garcia Wedding Editorial Photos | Philippines Wedding Blog". brideandbreakfast.ph. 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2024-02-08.