Elvin Mims facts for kids
Mims defends Tyrell Vernon in 2015
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 23, 1979 Chicago, Illinois |
| High school | Northview (Century, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2002 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–present |
| Career history | |
| 2004 | KR |
| 2004–2006 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2006–2007 | Nebraska Cranes |
| 2007–2008 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2008–2011 | Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry |
| 2011–2012 | Townsville Crocodiles |
| 2012–2015 | London Lightning |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Elvin Mims is an American professional basketball player. He was born on December 23, 1979. He played for many teams in different leagues. These included teams in the United States, Canada, and Iceland. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball. He played for Northwest Florida State College and the University of Southern Mississippi. His last team was the London Lightning in Canada.
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Elvin's College Basketball Journey
Elvin Mims began playing college basketball in 1998. He started at Northwest Florida State College. In 2000, he moved to the University of Southern Mississippi. He played there for two seasons.
Professional Basketball Career
Elvin Mims started his professional career in 2004. He signed with a team called KR in Iceland. He played in their last two regular season games. He scored about 12.5 points per game. He also grabbed 5 rebounds per game.
Winning Championships
Mims was a very successful player. He won three championships in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He won with the Yakima Sun Kings in 2006 and 2007. He then won another championship with the Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry in 2009.
Playing in Canada
Later in his career, Mims played for the London Lightning. This team is part of the National Basketball League of Canada. He was recognized as an All-Star in 2014. In 2013, he was named to the First-team All-NBL Canada. He also made the NBL Canada All-Defensive Team that same year.
