Kenny George
 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Latin School of Chicago |
| College | UNC Asheville (2006–2008) |
| Pro career | 2011–2011 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | Tuři Svitavy (Czech Republic) |
Kenneth George Jr.[1] is an American basketball player. Somewhere between 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)[1][2][3] and 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m),[4][5][6] he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for his college team, the University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs,[2] and may have been the tallest player in the history of college basketball.[7]
UNCA
In the 2007-08 season, George had a 69.6% field goal percentage.[8]
In October 2008, George had his right foot partly amputated due to a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection.[3]
Professional career
In March 2011, George played in four games for the Tuři Svitavy team of the NBL of the Czech Republic. He averaged 11.5 points on 48.7% field goal shooting, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The photographs of Tallest Americans". Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Clemmons, Anna Katherine (2008-01-09). "7 Feet 7 and 350 Pounds, With Bigger Feet Than Shaq’s". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Source: UNC Asheville's George has right foot partly amputated". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ↑ "College hoops biggest man to miss season". United Press International. 2008-10-17. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ Jarrett, Keith (2008-10-17). "Nation's tallest player has foot partially amputated". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ "Report: UNC Asheville center George has partial foot amputation". The Sports Network. 2008-10-18. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ King, Jason (2008-01-21). "Big challenges and spicy 'Lights'". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ↑ "NCAA Men's Basketball Division I Field-Goal Percentage Through Games 04/07/2008". NCAA.org. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ↑ http://basketball.usbasket.com/player/Kenny_George/University_of_North_Carolina_-_Asheville/91372