Amal McCaskill facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 28, 1973 Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marquette (1992–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1996–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Orlando Magic |
| 1997–1998 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1998 | FC Barcelona |
| 1998–1999 | Panionios |
| 1999–2000 | León Caja España |
| 2000 | Proaguas Costablanca Alicante |
| 2001 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 2001 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2001–2002 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2002 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2003 | Fórum Filatélico |
| 2003–2004 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2004 | Climamio Bologna |
| 2005 | Sagesse Beirut |
| 2007–2008 | Albany Patroons |
| 2009 | Qingdao DoubleStar |
| 2009 | Igokea |
| 2009–2011 | Incheon ET |
| 2011 | Goyang Orions |
| 2011–2012 | KTP Basket |
| 2012 | Seoul SK Knights |
| 2012 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 2012 | Ulsan Mobis Phoebus |
Amal Omari McCaskill is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on October 28, 1973. He played as a center, which is usually the tallest player on a basketball team. McCaskill played for many teams around the world during his career.
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Amal McCaskill's Basketball Journey
What was Amal McCaskill's college career like?
Amal McCaskill played college basketball for four years. He attended Marquette University from 1992 to 1996. After his time at Marquette, he decided to become a professional basketball player.
How did Amal McCaskill start in the NBA?
In 1996, Amal McCaskill was chosen in the 1996 NBA draft. The NBA is the top basketball league in the United States. The Orlando Magic picked him as the 49th player overall in the second round.
McCaskill played in the NBA for four different teams over four seasons:
- In the 1996-97 season, he played for the Orlando Magic.
- Then, in the 2001-02 season, he joined the San Antonio Spurs.
- For the 2002-03 season, he played with the Atlanta Hawks.
- Finally, in the 2003-04 season, he was part of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Where else did Amal McCaskill play basketball?
After his time in the NBA, Amal McCaskill played basketball in many different countries. He was known as an "import" player, meaning he was from another country.
He played in:
- Greece
- Spain
- Venezuela
- Puerto Rico
- Italy
- Lebanon
In the United States, he also played for teams outside the NBA. He played for the CBA's Fort Wayne Fury in 1997–98. Later, he played for the Albany Patroons from 2007–08.
In June 2008, McCaskill moved to the Philippine Basketball Association. He played as an import for the Magnolia Beverage Masters. He helped his team reach the semi-finals in that league.
See also
In Spanish: Amal McCaskill para niños
