Sean Higgins (basketball)

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Sean Higgins
Sean Higgins 1989 National Champions.jpg
Personal information
Born (1968-12-30) December 30, 1968 (age 55)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Fairfax (Los Angeles, California)
College Michigan (1987–1990)
NBA draft 1990: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career1990–2002
Position Small forward
Number3, 15, 9, 19, 24
Coaching career2003–2012
Career history
As player:
19901991 San Antonio Spurs
1992 Orlando Magic
1993 Golden State Warriors
1993–1994 Aris Thessaloniki
1994–1995 New Jersey Nets
1995–1996 Philadelphia 76ers
1996–1997 Ülkerspor Istanbul
1997 Portland Trail Blazers
1997–1998 Grand Rapids Hoops
1998 Iraklio Crete
1998–1999 Cocodrilos de Caracas
1999–2000 Ural Great Perm
2000–2001 Detroit Dogs
As coach:
2003–2004 Fresno Heatwave
2005–2006 Inglewood Cobras
2006–2007Albany Patroons
2009–2012 Edmonds CC
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points 1,375 (6.3 ppg)
Rebounds 402 (1.8 rpg)
Assists 226 (1.0 apg)
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Sean Marielle Higgins (born December 30, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Michigan, [1] whom he helped win the 1989 national championship. He hit the winning basket in the Final Four against Illinois to propel Michigan into the championship game versus Seton Hall.

Higgins was selected by the San Antonio Spurs of the 1990 NBA draft, and played for the Spurs, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers in eight NBA seasons. He also played overseas in several countries.

In 2004 Higgins became General Manager and Head Coach of the Fresno Heatwave of the American Basketball Association. Higgins was hired as the Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, Washington head basketball coach from 2009 to 2012.

He is currently USA director of Nine Star Basketball Camps that specializes in basketball player development and exposure for amateur & professional players, and managing partner of Nine Star Basketball Scouting Services.

Higgins is also founder, chairman and CEO of Royal Eagle Holdings Inc, a technology, healthcare and real estate investment company, with concentration on acquisitions and mergers. In addition, he is managing partner of Victory USA Development LTD, focusing on building 5000+ seat, multiplex sports & entertainment venues throughout the United States.

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