Clarence Kea facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1959 Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| 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 February 2, 1959) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a strong player, often playing as a power forward. He stood 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 218 pounds. Clarence Kea played for teams in the NBA and also in several countries like Italy, Israel, and France. He even won a major European championship!
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Early Basketball Days
Clarence Kea grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to New Hanover High School there. This is where he first started playing basketball seriously. He became a talented player on his high school team.
College Hoops at Lamar University
After high school, Clarence went to Lamar University. He played college basketball for the Lamar Cardinals team. He played there from 1976 to 1980. His jersey number, 54, was later retired by Lamar. This means no other player will use that number, honoring his great time there.
Joining the NBA: Dallas Mavericks
In 1980, Clarence Kea was chosen in the 1980 NBA draft. The Dallas Mavericks picked him in the eighth round. He signed two short contracts with the Mavericks in 1981. Later, he signed for the rest of the 1980–81 NBA season. During that season, he played in 16 games. He averaged about 7 points and 4 rebounds per game.
The next season (1981–82), he played in 35 games. His averages were a bit lower, with about 2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Clarence Kea played basketball professionally in other countries. He played in Italy for teams like Banco di Roma and Fantoni Udine. He also played in Israel for Hapoel Holon. In France, he played for Limoges. He also played in Spain for Juver Murcia and Ourense. His last team was Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
Championship Success
One of Clarence Kea's biggest achievements was winning the EuroLeague in 1984. This is a very important basketball championship in Europe. He also led the Continental Basketball Association in rebounding in 1983. This shows he was a great player at grabbing the ball after a shot.
See also
In Spanish: Clarence Kea para niños
