Peter Myers (basketball)

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Peter Myers
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
Playing career1984–1987
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Career history
1984–1985 Geelong Supercats
1987 Gold Coast Cougars

Peter Myers is an Australian former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Geelong Supercats in 1984 and 1985. [1] In 37 games for Geelong over his two seasons, Myers averaged 1.4 points per game. [2] He was listed at 6'5". [3]

Myers played for the Gold Coast Cougars of the Queensland State Basketball League during the 1987 season. [4]

Myers later moved to Geraldton in Western Australia, where he coached both of his sons, Jordan and Dylan. [5]

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References

  1. National Basketball League Player Directory
  2. Player statistics for Peter Myers
  3. Peter Myers – andthefoul.net
  4. "Peter Myers". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  5. GABA October 2013 Newsletter