Erik Joal Meek (born January 17, 1973)[1] is an American former professional basketball player who played for four seasons at Duke University.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 17, 1973 San Diego, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10.75 in (2.10 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Pasqual (Escondido, California) |
| College | Duke (1991–1995) |
| NBA draft | 1995: 2nd round, 44th overall pick |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Playing career | 1995–2002 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| 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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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
editMeek 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
editMeek 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 life
editMeek is the cousin of former Tampa Bay Rays closer Heath Bell.[5]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "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 August 26, 2010. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
External links
edit- Euroleague.net Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- ProBallers.com Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- ACB.com Profile Archived May 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
- TheDraftReview.com Profile