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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Scott Eric Meents is a former American professional basketball player. He was born on January 4, 1964, in Kankakee, Illinois. Scott played basketball at a high level for many years. He was part of both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
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Playing College Basketball
Scott Meents was a tall player, standing 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) and weighing 225 pounds (102 kg). He played as a power forward. Before turning professional, Scott played college basketball for four years. He attended the University of Illinois from 1982 to 1986.
Joining the NBA
After his college career, Scott Meents was chosen in the 1986 NBA draft. The Chicago Bulls picked him as the 74th player overall. This was the fourth pick in the fourth round of the draft.
Time with the Seattle SuperSonics
Scott later played in the NBA for the Seattle SuperSonics. He was with the team from 1989 to 1991. During his time there, he averaged 1.8 points and 1.0 rebound per game. After leaving the SuperSonics, he briefly signed with the Utah Jazz in 1991. However, he was waived, meaning he was released from the team, just a few days later.
Playing in the CBA
Besides the NBA, Scott Meents also had a long career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was a professional basketball league in the United States. He played for several teams in the CBA between 1987 and 1996.
CBA Teams and Achievements
Scott played for teams like the Pensacola Tornados, Bakersfield Jammers, and Rockford Lightning. He also played for the Yakima Sun Kings, Rochester Renegade, and Chicago Rockers. In 1993, his strong performance earned him a spot on the All-CBA Second Team. This was a recognition of him being one of the best players in the league that year.
External links
- Scott Meents' College & NBA Stats
See also
In Spanish: Scott Meents para niños
