Kevin Magee (basketball)
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Kevin Dornell Magee was an American basketball
player. He played in the power forward
position, height 6-8 (2.03 m) and weight 230 (104 kg).
He played collegiately for the Anteaters
of the University of California, Irvine
. A two-time All-American basketball player in the early 1980s, Magee was also the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (now Big West Conference
) player of the year in 1980-81 and ‘81-‘82.
Kevin Magee was selected by the Phoenix Suns
in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft
.
He played in Europe for Cai Zaragoza winning the King's cup
in 1984 and he also was Radivoj Korać European Cup
semifinalist.
Later he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv
and won 6 Israeli Championships
(1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) and 5 Israeli State Cups
(1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990). Playing for Maccabi was also 2 times Euroleague's semifinalist (1985, 1986) and 3 times Euroleague's finalist (1987, 1988, 1989). At the peak of his career in Israel he became a national sensation, being one of the first celebrities featured in advertisements. Most notable was his commercial for Telma peanut butter.
He rejoined Cai Zaragoza in 1991 and he was European Cup Winner's Cup
finalist in 1991
.
He died in a car accident
in 2003.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He played in the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position, height 6-8 (2.03 m) and weight 230 (104 kg).
He played collegiately for the Anteaters
UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation...
of the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
. A two-time All-American basketball player in the early 1980s, Magee was also the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (now Big West Conference
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
) player of the year in 1980-81 and ‘81-‘82.
Kevin Magee was selected by the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft
1982 NBA Draft
The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.-Key:-Draft:-Other picks:-External links:**...
.
He played in Europe for Cai Zaragoza winning the King's cup
Copa del Rey de Baloncesto
The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
in 1984 and he also was Radivoj Korać European Cup
Korac Cup
The Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup...
semifinalist.
Later he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv (basketball)
Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv B.C. is a professional Israeli basketball club based in Tel Aviv. The team plays in three leagues: the Euroleague, the Israeli Basketball Super League, and the Adriatic League....
and won 6 Israeli Championships
Ligat Winner
Ligat HaAl , or the Israeli Basketball Super League, is the top tier of league basketball competition in Israeli basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball competition. For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Loto , lit...
(1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) and 5 Israeli State Cups
Israeli Basketball State Cup
The Israeli Basketball State Cup is the second most important basketball competition in Israel, after Ligat HaAl. The tournament began in the 1955-56 season, and is run by the Israel Basketball Association....
(1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990). Playing for Maccabi was also 2 times Euroleague's semifinalist (1985, 1986) and 3 times Euroleague's finalist (1987, 1988, 1989). At the peak of his career in Israel he became a national sensation, being one of the first celebrities featured in advertisements. Most notable was his commercial for Telma peanut butter.
He rejoined Cai Zaragoza in 1991 and he was European Cup Winner's Cup
Saporta Cup
Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
finalist in 1991
European Cup Winner's Cup Basketball 1990-91
-Standings:- Final : PAOKHead Coach: Dragan ŠakotaNotes - Pts:points ; Rebs:Rebounds; DNP:Did not played. CAI ZaragozaHead Coach: Manuel Comas...
.
He died in a car accident
Car accident
A traffic collision, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, Road Traffic Collision or car crash, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction,...
in 2003.