Kyle Hill facts for kids
| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1979 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Argo (Summit, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2.75 in (1.90 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Eastern Illinois (1997–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2001–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2002 | ASVEL |
| 2002–2003 | Pau-Orthez |
| 2003 | AEK Athens |
| 2003–2004 | Lauretana Biella |
| 2004–2005 | Zadar |
| 2005–2006 | Snaidero Udine |
| 2006 | Girona |
| 2007 | Bosna |
| 2008 | Snaidero Udine |
| 2008–2010 | Lucentum Alicante |
| 2010 | Hemofarm |
| 2012 | Ourense Baloncesto |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kyle Eric Hill (born April 7, 1979) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2001 NBA draft. This is where teams pick new players for the NBA.
Even though he was drafted, Kyle Hill never played in an NBA game. His rights were traded to the Houston Rockets soon after the draft. He is one of a few players from the 2001 draft who did not get to play in the NBA.
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Early Basketball Journey
High School and College Years
Kyle Hill played basketball during his high school years at Argo Community High School. This school is located in Summit, Illinois.
After high school, he continued his basketball career in college. He played for Eastern Illinois University.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in Europe
After being picked in the 2001 NBA draft, Kyle Hill decided to play basketball in Europe. He joined a French team called ASVEL.
While playing for ASVEL, he also competed in the Euroleague. This is a very important basketball league in Europe. He scored about 13.4 points per game and helped his team win the French Cup.
Playing in Different Countries
After his time with ASVEL, Hill moved to another French team, Pau-Orthez. He continued to play well there.
He then played briefly for AEK Athens in Greece. Later, he moved to Italy to play for Lauretana Biella during the 2003–04 season.
Success in Croatia and Italy
Kyle Hill had a great season with the Croatian team KK Zadar. After that, he went back to Italy to play for Snaidero Udine. He played very well there, scoring more than 15 points per game in the 2005–06 season.
Later Career and Injuries
Later, he joined the Spanish team Girona. However, he got an injury to his achilles tendon, which stopped him from playing much.
In the 2007–08 season, Hill played a few games for KK Bosna from Sarajevo. He then returned to Snaidero Udine in Italy. He finished that season playing alongside Jerome Allen.
In 2010, Kyle Hill signed a contract with Hemofarm Vršac in Serbia. His last known professional team was Aguas de Sousas Ourense in Spain, where he played in 2012.
Life After Playing
Coaching Career
After retiring from playing, Kyle Hill started a new chapter in his basketball journey. He now works as a coach in the Atlanta area. He provides private coaching services through a company called CoachUp.
See also
In Spanish: Kyle Hill para niños
