Keith McLeod facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1979 Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | Canton McKinley (Canton, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Bowling Green (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–2014 |
| Career history | |
| 2002 | Saint Joseph Express |
| 2002–2003 | Mabo Prefabbricati Livorno |
| 2003–2004 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2004 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2004 | Lottomatica Virtus Roma |
| 2004–2006 | Utah Jazz |
| 2006–2007 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2007 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2008 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2008–2010 | Albuquerque Thunderbirds |
| 2010–2011 | Panionios |
| 2011–2012 | Canton Charge |
| 2012 | Erie BayHawks |
| 2012–2013 | BC Kalev/Cramo |
| 2013–2014 | LF Basket Norrbotten |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Keith McLeod (born November 5, 1979) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is now a head coach for boys' varsity basketball at East Canton High School in Canton, Ohio. Keith is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall. He played for several teams in the NBA, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana Pacers. He also played in other leagues like the CBA, USBL, and NBA D-League. Keith even played in Italy's top basketball league.
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College Basketball Career
Keith McLeod played college basketball for Bowling Green. In 2001, he was chosen for the All-MAC second-team. The next year, in 2002, he was named the MAC men's basketball player of the year. He helped his team reach the MAC championship game and play in the NIT. When he finished college, Keith was the second-highest scorer in his school's history, with 1,895 points.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Keith was not picked in the 2002 NBA draft. However, he was chosen in other drafts for different leagues. He was picked by the Saint Joseph Express in the 2002 USBL Draft and by the Yakima Sun Kings in the 2002 CBA Draft.
Keith played for the Utah Jazz before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2006. In 2007, he was traded again, this time to the Indiana Pacers. His last NBA game was on April 18, 2007, while playing for the Pacers. In that game, he scored 11 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and made 3 assists.
After his time in the NBA, Keith continued his career in other leagues. In 2010, he signed a one-year deal with a Greek team called Panionios B.C.. He also played for teams in the NBA D-League, such as the Canton Charge and the Erie BayHawks. In 2012, Keith joined BC Kalev/Cramo in Estonia. In his very first game with them, he scored 25 points, including a shot that won the game right at the buzzer!
Life After Playing
On June 13, 2016, Keith McLeod became an assistant coach for the boys' varsity basketball team at Canton Glenoak High School. His main job was to help players improve their skills.
Education and Background
Keith McLeod went to Canton McKinley High School. He later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green State University.
See also
In Spanish: Keith McLeod para niños
