Keith Simmons (basketball)
American basketball player
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Keith Matthew Simmons (born February 24, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He also holds Turkish citizenship.
BornFebruary 24, 1985
Kingston, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
High schoolKingston (Kingston, New York)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1985 Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kingston (Kingston, New York) |
| College | Holy Cross (2003–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2007: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2007–2016 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Kepez Belediyespor |
| 2008–2009 | Deutsche Bank Skyliners |
| 2009–2016 | Banvit |
| Career highlights | |
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College
Simmons played for the Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team and won the 2007 Patriot League men's basketball tournament. Simmons was awarded Most Valuable Player of the final.[1]
Professional career
In the summer of 2007, he signed a contract with Kepez Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketball League. In the summer of 2008, he signed with Deutsche Bank Skyliners of the Basketball Bundesliga. In the summer of 2009, he signed a contract with Banvit of the Turkish Basketball League.