Scott Meents facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1964 Kankakee, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Herscher (Herscher, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois (1982–1986) |
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 4 / Pick: 74th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1986–1998 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Citrosil Verona |
| 1987 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1987–1988 | Segafredo Gorizia |
| 1989–1991 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1991 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1991–1992 | Bakersfield Jammers |
| 1992–1994 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1994 | Rochester Renegade |
| 1995–1996 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1996–1997 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 1997–1998 | Gießen 46ers |
Scott Eric Meents (born January 4, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues around the world.
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Scott Meents' Basketball Journey
Scott Meents was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on January 4, 1964. He grew up to be a tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall. He played the position of power forward.
College Basketball Career
Scott played college basketball for four years. He was a key player for the University of Illinois team. His time in college helped him prepare for a professional career.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Scott Meents was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The Chicago Bulls picked him as the 74th player overall. This was in the fourth round of the draft.
He later played for the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA. He was with the SuperSonics from 1989 to 1991. During his time there, he averaged 1.8 points and 1.0 rebound per game.
In 1991, he briefly signed with the Utah Jazz. However, he was waived (released) by the team just a few days later.
Other Professional Leagues
Scott Meents also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This league was a step below the NBA. He played for the Rockford Lightning in the CBA.
His career also took him to play basketball internationally. He played for teams in Italy, Venezuela, and Germany. This shows he had a long and varied career in basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Scott Meents para niños
