Marcus Timmons
Marcus Timmons (born November 3, 1971) is an American-Australian former professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Wollongong Hawks, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, Cairns Taipans, New Zealand Breakers and Adelaide 36ers. Timmons won NBL championships with the Tigers in 1997 and the Wildcats in 2000.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 November 1971 Missouri |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| Listed height | 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Scott County Central (Sikeston, Missouri) |
| College | Southern Illinois (1991–1995) |
| NBA draft | 1995 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1996–2007 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1996 | Illawarra Hawks |
| 1997–1999 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2000–2001 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2002–2003 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2004–2005 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2005 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2007 | Adelaide 36ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Timmons has also played pro basketball in the Philippines, Poland, and Latvia. He won a Latvian championship with ASK/Brocēni/LMT.[4]
Timmons was named Mr. Show-Me Basketball in 1991 while he played at Scott County Central High School in Sikeston, Missouri.[5] He played college basketball for Southern Illinois University. He was part of three Saluki NCAA Tournament appearances and an NIT appearance. He was Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the year in 1995. He was named to the SIU All-Century team in 2013[6] and is a member of the SIU Saluki Hall of Fame.[7]
References
- Boti Nagy, November 20, 2006. "Sixers go for local talent". AdelaideNow, Retrieved on August 3, 2009
- Jessup, Peter (December 11, 2004). "Basketball: American imports lead the way for rejuvenated Breakers". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- "Redhage axed from Breakers". Television New Zealand. December 6, 2004. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- http://www.diena.lv/arhivs/broceni-lmt-pietika-ar-cetram-spelem-10006454
- Bode, Gus (November 10, 1994). "When it comes to pressure Saluki senior forward Marcus Timmons is no stranger". Daily Egyptian. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4059-0-0-0&sID=214068&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=28111978
- http://www.siusalukis.com/news/2013/12/19/Saluki_Athletics_announces_Men_s_Basketball_All_Century_team.aspx