Jeff Sanders facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1966 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | T. W. Josey (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Southern (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1989–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1990–1991 | Albany Patroons |
| 1991 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1991 | Albany Patroons |
| 1991–1992 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1992 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1992 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1992–1993 | Grupo Libro Valladolid |
| 1993–1994 | Estudiantes Caja Postal |
| 1994 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1994–1995 | Teorematour Roma |
| 1995 | Baloncesto Salamanca |
| 1995–1996 | Fórum Filatélico |
| 1996–1998 | Kombassan Konya |
| 1998-1999 | Batangas Blades |
| 1999–2000 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2000–2002 | Rockford Lightning |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeffery Raynard Sanders (born January 14, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. Sanders played for the Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and Atlanta Hawks during his four seasons in the NBA. He scored a total of 112 points in 55 NBA games.
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Jeff Sanders: A Basketball Journey
Jeff Sanders started his basketball journey in Augusta, Georgia. He played high school basketball at T. W. Josey High School. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at Georgia Southern University from 1985 to 1989.
Playing in the NBA
In 1989, Jeff Sanders was picked by the Chicago Bulls as the 20th player overall in the NBA draft. This was a big moment for him, starting his professional career. He played for the Bulls in his first NBA season.
Later, he also played for the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks. He spent four seasons playing in the NBA, showing his skills on the court.
Adventures Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Jeff Sanders continued his basketball career around the world. He played for teams in different countries, including Turkey and the Philippines.
In Turkey, he played for well-known teams like Fenerbahçe and Kombassan Konyaspor. His time there helped him gain more experience in international basketball.
He also played in the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) in the Philippines for the Batangas Blades. He was known as one of the league's top players. In the 1998–1999 season, he was chosen as an All-Star. He also helped his team win the championship in 1999.
Back in the USA
Jeff Sanders also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in the United States. During the 2001–02 season, he played for the Rockford Lightning. His strong performance led to him being selected for the All-CBA First Team that year.
Key Achievements
Throughout his career, Jeff Sanders earned several important awards and recognitions:
- He was named to the All-CBA First Team in 2002.
- He helped his team, the Batangas Blades, win the Metropolitan Basketball Association championship in 1999.
- He was also part of the Metropolitan Basketball Association All-Star First-Team in 1999.
- In college, he was named the TAAC Player of the Year twice (1988, 1989).
- He was also selected for the First-team All-TAAC twice (1988, 1989).
See also
In Spanish: Jeff Sanders para niños
