Erik Meek
Erik Joal Meek (born January 17, 1973)[1] is an American retired professional basketball player who played for 4 seasons at Duke University.
Personal information | |
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Born | San Diego, California | January 17, 1973
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Career information | |
High school | San Pasqual (Escondido, California) |
College | Duke (1991–1995) |
NBA draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
Playing career | 1995–2002 |
Position | Power forward |
Career history | |
1995–1996 | Galatasaray |
1996–1997 | Iraklis |
1997–1998 | Apollon Patras |
1998–1999 | Maroussi |
1999–2000 | Peristeri |
2000–2001 | Real Madrid |
2001–2002 | Iraklis |
Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
Meek played college basketball for Duke from 1991 to 1995. He was part of the team that won the 1992 NCAA Tournament. During his junior season he achieved his career high in scoring with 21 points against Boston University.[2][3] Meek was named captain of the Blue Devils for the 1994–95 season.[4] During that season he appeared in 31 games averaging 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game on 28.7 minutes per game.[4] He finished his career in Duke averaging 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game.[4]
Professional career
Meek was drafted 44th overall by the Houston Rockets, in the 1995 NBA Draft. He did not play in the NBA, but he spent several years playing professionally in Europe.
Personal
Meek is the cousin of former Tampa Bay Rays closer Heath Bell.[5]
References
- "Erik Meek." www.dukeupdate.com. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- "No. 1 Duke 106, Boston U. 62 Optional". Associated Press. December 30, 1993. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- "Meek's Career Highs". Duke University. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- "52 Erik Meek". Duke University. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- Kurkjian, Tim (April 17, 2009). "Fun-loving Bell finally has his dream job". ESPN The Magazine. Archived from the original on March 21, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2014.