Demetrius Calip facts for kids
| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1969 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | February 5, 2023 (aged 53) |
| High school | Flint Northern (Flint, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (1987–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1991 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1991–1992 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1993–1994 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1994–1995 | Mexico Aztecas |
Demetrius Calip (November 18, 1969 – February 5, 2023) was an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Born in Flint, Michigan, he helped the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. As a member of the 1988–1989 National Champions, his teammates included Glen Rice, Terry Mills, Loy Vaught, Rumeal Robinson, Sean Higgins, and Rob Pelinka. As a member of the 1990–91 team he led the team in scoring, assists and minutes. Other University of Michigan Wolverine teammates included Eric Riley and Gary Grant. The team was coached by grad assistant Joe Czupek.
Calip appeared in the basketball-themed films Blue Chips (1994) and Eddie (1996).
See also
In Spanish: Demetrius Calip para niños
