Chris Molitor

Chris Molitor (born 28 August 1988) is a former Australian professional basketball forward who spent the 2009–10 season playing with the NBL's Adelaide 36ers.[1] Listed at 2.04 m (6 ft 8.25 in), Molitor filled the 36ers final roster spot as part of the NBL's requirement to have one player under the age of 23.[2] Molitor appeared in five games for the 36ers and scored only three points, but finished third in NBL Rookie of the Year voting during the season.[1][3] He was delisted by the 36ers for the 2010-2011 season.[4]

Molitor is currently pursuing football instead of basketball, having participated in practices with SANFL's West Adelaide Football Club after leaving the 36ers. His appearances with the team's reserve squad make him eligible to be selected by AFL teams in December 2010.[5]

Personal life

Molitor was born in South Australia. He is the son of Mark Molitor, the 1989 Coach of the Year of the North Adelaide Rockets of the WNBL, and Benita Molitor, who played with the Canberra Capitals of the WNBL.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "CHRIS MOLITOR basketball profile". Australia Basketball. http://www.australiabasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=AUS&PlayerID=65989. Retrieved 30 March 2010. 
  2. ^ "Molitor claims Sixer's last roster role". Adelaide Now. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/basketball/molitor-claims-sixers-last-roster-role/story-e6frect3-1225773640107. Retrieved 27 October 2010. 
  3. ^ "Homicide wins MVP at NBL awards night". NBL.com.au. http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/2010/march/homicide-wins-mvp-at-nbl-awards-night/. Retrieved 27 October 2010. 
  4. ^ "2010/11 NBL Season Preview". SportsPageMagazine.com. http://www.sportspagemagazine.com/content/header/features/201011-nbl-season-preview.shtml?42574. Retrieved 27 October 2010. 
  5. ^ "Changing the Game". West Adelaide Football Club. http://www.westadelaidefc.com.au/NEWS/LATESTNEWS/CHANGINGTHEGAME.aspx. Retrieved 27 October 2010. 
  6. ^ "36ers view under-23 options". Adelaide Now. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/basketball/ers-view-under-23-options/story-e6frect3-1225760921403. Retrieved 27 October 2010.