Kenyan Weaks facts for kids
| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 13, 1977 Concord, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida (1996–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2001 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 2001–2002 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2002–2003 | Pivovarna Laško |
| 2003–2004 | Ionikos N.F. |
| 2004–2005 | Ironi Ashkelon |
| 2005–2006 | Lukoil Academic |
| 2006–2007 | Club Biguá |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenyan Weaks (born August 13, 1977) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and small forward. He stands 1.98 meters (about 6 feet 6 inches) tall. Kenyan Weaks had an exciting career playing basketball in many different countries around the world!
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Early Life and College Basketball
Kenyan Weaks was born in Concord, North Carolina. Before playing professionally, he attended Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. This is where he played high school basketball.
Playing for the Florida Gators
After high school, Kenyan Weaks went on to play college basketball. He joined the Florida Gators team. He played for them from 1996 to 2000. Playing college basketball is a big step for many athletes. It helps them get ready for a professional career.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Kenyan Weaks began his professional basketball journey. He played for several teams in different leagues. His career lasted from 2000 to 2007.
Starting with the Harlem Globetrotters
Kenyan Weaks started his professional career with a very famous team. He played for the Harlem Globetrotters during the 2000–2001 season. The Globetrotters are known for their amazing tricks and entertainment.
Playing Overseas: A Global Journey
After his time with the Globetrotters, Kenyan Weaks moved to play basketball overseas. This means he played for teams in other countries. It's common for talented players to play internationally.
Teams in Europe and Asia
- Turkey: From 2001 to 2002, he played for Fenerbahçe. This is a well-known team in Turkey.
- Slovenia: In the 2002–2003 season, he played for Pivovarna Laško in Slovenia. This was a very successful year for him.
- Greece: He then moved to Greece. He played for Ionikos N.F. during the 2003–2004 season.
- Israel: From 2004 to 2005, he played for Ironi Ashkelon in Israel.
- Bulgaria: In the 2005–2006 season, he played for Lukoil Academic in Bulgaria.
Playing in South America
Kenyan Weaks finished his career in South America. He played for Club Biguá in Uruguay. This was during the 2006–2007 season.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Kenyan Weaks had some great moments during his professional career. He was recognized for his skills and performance.
Adriatic League MVP
One of his biggest achievements came in 2003. He was named the Adriatic League MVP. This means he was the Most Valuable Player in the league. This award goes to the player who performs the best.
Adriatic League Top Scorer
In the same year (2003), he also became the Adriatic League Top Scorer. This means he scored more points than any other player in the league. Being both MVP and Top Scorer in one season is a huge accomplishment!
Kenyan Weaks had a strong career playing basketball around the world. He showed his talent as a shooting guard and small forward.
