Matt Shanahan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 July 1976 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1994–present |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1998 | North Melbourne Giants |
| 1999 | Brisbane Bullets |
| 2000 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2000–2003 | Wollongong Hawks |
| 2003 | Canberra Cannons |
| 2004 | Hunter Pirates |
| 2005–2006 | Perth Wildcats |
| 2006–2008 | South Dragons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Matthew Shanahan (born 13 July 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 won the illustrious 2013 Section 8 Super League All Star match MVP award in a game featuring many of the younger SEABL players he coaches.
Shanahan attended at the Australian Institute of Sport in 1993.[1] He 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—2008: South Dragons
- 2009—20012: Coffs Harbour Suns
- 2013–present Section 8 Superleague (Scoresby Scorpions)
He led the NBL in three point percentage in 1999.
Currently, he is the Operations and Development Manager for the Coffs Harbour Suns. Matt is also the head coach of the SEABL Mens Knox Raiders
References
- Howell, Stephen (21 Mar 2006). "Travelling man wants to end journey with Dragons". The Age.