Pekka Markkanen
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 Markkanen, in September 2017. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1967 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1989–1990) |
| Playing career | 1985–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Helsingin NMKY |
| 1988–1989; 1990–1993 | Hongikon Nuorisoseuran Urheilijat |
| 1993–1994 | Sant Josep |
| 1994–1995 | ZTE |
| 1995–1996 | Bamberg TSK |
| 1996–1998 | Torpan Pojat |
| 1998–2000 | SLUC Nancy |
| 2000 | HoNsU |
| 2000–2001 | Säynätsalon Riento |
| 2001–2002 | BC Jyväskylä |
| 2007 | Kataja |
| Career highlights | |
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Pekka Juha Markkanen (born 28 May 1967) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He was named the Finnish Basketball Player of the Year, by Finnish sports journalists, in 1989, 1993, and 1996.
Markkanen played college basketball at the University of Kansas, with the Kansas Jayhawks (1989–1990).
Professional career
During his pro club career, Markkanen won three Finnish League championships, in 1987, 1997, and 1998. He was named the Finnish League's Finnish Player of the Year, in 1989.
National team career
Markkanen had 129 caps (games played) with the senior Finnish national basketball team, in which he scored a total of 1,432 points.