Erik Joal Meek (born January 17, 1973)[1] is an American retired professional basketball player who played for four seasons at Duke University.
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Born | (1973-01-17) January 17, 1973 (age 49) San Diego, California |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Career information | |
High school | San Pasqual (Escondido, California) |
College | Duke (1991–1995) |
NBA draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
Playing career | 1995–2002 |
Position | Power forward |
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 |
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Meek 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]
Meek 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.
Meek is the cousin of former Tampa Bay Rays closer Heath Bell.[5]
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball 1991–92 NCAA champions | |
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