Clarence Kea facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1959 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Hanover (Wilmington, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Lamar (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 8 / Pick: 169th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 1980–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | Lehigh Valley Jets |
| 1981 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1981 | Anchorage Northern Knights |
| 1981–1982 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1983–1984 | Virtus Banco di Roma |
| 1984–1985 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1985–1986 | Fantoni Udine |
| 1986–1988 | Limoges |
| 1988–1991 | Firenze |
| 1991–1992 | Juver Murcia |
| 1992–1993 | Ourense |
| 1993–1994 | Fenerbahçe |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Clarence Leroy Kea, born on February 2, 1959, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a power forward, standing 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 218 pounds.
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Clarence Kea's Early Life and Education
High School Basketball Journey
Clarence Kea grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to New Hanover High School there, where he played basketball for his school team.
College Career at Lamar University
After high school, Clarence played college basketball for the Lamar Cardinals at Lamar University. He played there from 1976 to 1980. His jersey number 54 was later retired by Lamar Cardinals, which is a great honor.
Clarence Kea's Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA
Clarence Kea was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1980 NBA draft. He was the 169th player picked overall. He signed two short contracts with the Mavericks in 1981. He then signed for the rest of the 1980–81 NBA season. During that season, he played in 16 games. He scored about 7.3 points and grabbed 4.2 rebounds per game. In the next season (1981–82), he played in 35 games.
Playing in the CBA
Kea also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for teams like the Lehigh Valley Jets, Anchorage Northern Knights, and Detroit Spirits between 1980 and 1983. He was recognized for his skills and was chosen for the All-CBA Second Team twice, in 1981 and 1983. In 1983, he was also the top rebounder in the CBA.
International Basketball Adventures
After his time in the NBA, Clarence Kea played basketball professionally in several countries.
- He played in Italy for teams like Banco di Roma, Fantoni Udine, and Firenze.
- He also played in Israel for Hapoel Holon.
- In France, he played for Limoges.
- Later, he played in Spain for Juver Murcia and Ourense.
- His career also took him to Turkey, where he played for Fenerbahçe.
One of his biggest achievements was winning the EuroLeague championship in 1984 while playing for Banco di Roma.
See also
In Spanish: Clarence Kea para niños
