Matt Shanahan
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| Position | Guard |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bubbles |
| Height | 195cm or 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 93kg |
| Team | South Dragons (NBL) |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | July 13, 1976 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Junior Association | Nunawading |
| Debut | 1994 |
| Previous Clubs | North Melbourne Giants 1994-1998 Brisbane Bullets 1999 Cairns Taipans 2000 Wollongong Hawks 2000-2003 Canberra Cannons 2003 Hunter Pirates 2004 Perth Wildcats 2005-2006 |
| Championships | 1994, 2001 |
Matthew Shanahan (born July 13, 1976) is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the South Dragons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).
Shanahan is considered one of the best 3 point shooters in the NBL but has been criticised for his infrequent shooting. At 6 foot 5 inches tall, Shanahan is a versatile player who can play most positions on the floor. He can dribble the ball up and control the Point Guard position without the risk of losing the ball, he can play the 2 position (shooting guard) and look for the ball at the wing, as he can playing at the small forward position.
Shanahan debuted in the NBL in 1992, and has since played for nine teams in his career in the league and for the Kilsyth Cobras in the SEABL. He has played for the following teams:
- 1992—93: South East Melbourne Magic (NBL Championship, 1992)
- 1994—98: North Melbourne Giants (NBL Championship, 1994)
- 1998/99: Brisbane Bullets
- 1999/2000: Cairns Taipans
- 2000—02: Wollongong Hawks (NBL Championship, 2001)
- 2002/03: Canberra Cannons
- 2003/04: Hunter Pirates
- 2004—06: Perth Wildcats
- 2006—present: South Dragons
He led the NBL in three point percentage in 1999.
[edit] References
- Howell, Stephen. "Travelling man wants to end journey with Dragons", The Age, 21 Mar 2006.
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