Kevin Magee (basketball) facts for kids
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Magee, in 1990.
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| Power forward / Center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 24, 1959 Gary, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 23, 2003 (aged 44) |
| High school | South Pike (Magnolia, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1982–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Cagiva Varèse |
| 1983–1984 | CAI Zaragoza |
| 1984–1990 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1990–1991 | CAI Zaragoza |
| 1991–1992 | Auxilium Torino |
| 1992–1993 | Racing Paris |
| 1993–1994 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,081 |
Kevin Dornell Magee (born January 24, 1959 – died October 23, 2003) was an American basketball player. He spent most of his professional career playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Kevin played as a power forward and center. He played college basketball for the UC Irvine Anteaters. During his college years, he earned special honors as an All-American twice. In the 1993–94 season, he was the top player for rebounds in the Israel Basketball Premier League.
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College Basketball Journey
Kevin Magee started his college journey at Southeastern Louisiana University and then the University of Houston. However, he left both schools without playing basketball. He later went to Saddleback College in California. From there, he moved to the University of California, Irvine. He played for two years with the Anteaters in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA). This conference is now known as the Big West Conference.
Amazing College Achievements
Kevin was named an All-American twice in the early 1980s. He was also named the PCAA Player of the Year in both the 1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons. During these two seasons, he scored an average of 26.3 points per game. He also grabbed 12.3 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was an impressive 66%.
He was a top player in the PCAA and District 8 in both seasons. In 1982, he was named District 8 Most Valuable Player. He was also ranked among the top 10 players in the country for scoring, rebounding, and field-goal percentage. In 1981, the Associated Press named him a first-team All-American. He was the first college player ever to rank in the top four in three different stats. He was third in scoring (27.5), second in field goal percentage (67.1), and fourth in rebounding (12.5). His jersey number, 44, was the first to be retired by UC Irvine. He was also added to the UCI Hall of Fame in 1997.
Professional Basketball Career
The Phoenix Suns picked Kevin Magee in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft. He was the 39th player chosen overall. However, he never played in the NBA.
Playing in Europe
Instead, Kevin played basketball in Europe. He joined the Spanish team CAI Zaragoza. With them, he won the Spanish King's Cup in 1984. His team also reached the semifinals of the FIBA Korać Cup.
Later, he moved to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. This was a very successful time for him. He helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win six Israeli League championships in a row (1985–1990). He also won five Israeli State Cups (1985–1987, 1989, 1990). He played in the EuroLeague semifinals twice (1985, 1986). He also reached the Finals three times (1987, 1988, 1989). Kevin became very famous in Israel. He was one of the first celebrities to appear in advertisements, like his popular commercial for Telma peanut butter.
In 1991, he returned to CAI Zaragoza. That season, his team was a FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup Finalist. While playing for Auxilium Torino in Italy, he led the Italian league in rebounding during the 1991-92 season. In 1993-94, he was again the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League.
Awards and Accomplishments
- 6× Israeli League Champion: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- 5× Israeli State Cup Winner: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- Spanish King's Cup Winner: 1984 (CAI Zaragoza)
- 3× EuroLeague Finalist: 1987, 1988, 1989 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- 2× EuroLeague Semifinalist: 1985, 1986 (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup (FIBA Saporta Cup) Finalist: 1991 (CAI Zaragoza)
- FIBA Korać Cup Semifinalist: 1984 (CAI Zaragoza)
Personal Life
Kevin Magee passed away on October 23, 2003. He was 44 years old. He died in a car accident on Interstate 55, near Amite, Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Magee (baloncestista) para niños
