Nate Higgs facts for kids

Nathan Lee "Nate" Higgs (born October 21, 1970) is an American and Spanish basketball player and coach. He is known for his long career playing basketball around the world.

Early Life and College Basketball

Nate Higgs is 6 feet 7 inches tall, which is a great height for a basketball player! He went to Tarboro High School in Tarboro, North Carolina.

After high school, Nate played college basketball for the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Vikings. They were part of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Nate was a star player, earning a spot on the all-conference team in 1992, 1993, and 1994. In 1993, he was even named the CIAA Player of the Year and was the captain of the all-conference team. This means he was one of the best players in his college league!

Professional Career

After college, Nate Higgs had a chance to play in the NBA. In October 1994, he chose to sign with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. He played as a forward-center, a position that combines skills from both forward and center roles.

Nate also played in the CBA (Continental Basketball Association), where he was picked second overall in the first round by the Omaha Racers.

Playing Around the World

Nate Higgs had a very interesting career playing basketball in many different countries:

• In 1995, he signed with the Vancouver (now Memphis) Grizzlies as a free agent, but was one of the last players cut from the team. He then played for the Yakima Sun Kings in the CBA again.
• In 1996, Nate started his European basketball journey with the Uppsala Gators in Sweden. This is where he really began to make a name for himself.
• From 1997 to 1998, he played with Independiente Argentina. His team finished third in the South America Cup.
• Between 1999 and 2000, Nate won the Spanish ACB Slam Dunk Contest! He also averaged about 13 points and 6 rebounds per game during this time.

Nate Higgs has played basketball in over 20 countries worldwide! Some of these include Italy, Greece, Israel, Argentina, France, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Lebanon. He has dual citizenship, meaning he is a citizen of both America and Spain.

In recognition of his amazing college career, Nate was inducted into his university's Sports Hall of Fame at Elizabeth City State University on October 16, 2009.

See also

In Spanish: Nate Higgs para niños