Personal information | |
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Born | Bronx, New York | September 7, 1979
Nationality | French / American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6+1⁄4 in (1.99 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Rice (New York City, New York) |
College | Iona (1996–2000) |
NBA draft | 2000: undrafted |
Playing career | 2000–2019 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Career history | |
2000–2001 | Andino La Rioja |
2001 | Long Island Surf |
2001 | Bravos de Portuguesa |
2001 | Bucaneros de Campeche |
2001–2002 | BC Besançon |
2002–2003 | Rueil |
2003–2004 | JL Bourg-en-Bresse |
2004–2007 | SLUC Nancy |
2007–2009 | UNICS Kazan |
2009–2011 | Cajasol |
2011–2012 | Fabi Shoes Montegranaro |
2012–2013 | Estudiantes |
2013 | Bucaneros de La Guaira |
2013–2015 | FIATC Joventut |
2016 | Primeiro de Agosto |
2017 | Canarias |
2018–2019 | Fos Provence Basket |
Career highlights and awards | |
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