Warrick Giddey

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Warrick Giddey
Melbourne United
PositionCommunity and school programs director
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1967-12-16) 16 December 1967 (age 54)
Coledale, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Listed height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight102 kg (225 lb)
Career information
Playing career1987–2002
PositionForward
Career history
1987–1988Illawarra Hawks
1989–2002Melbourne Tigers
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× NBL champion (1993, 1997)
  • No. 6 retired by Melbourne Tigers

Warrick Giddey (born 16 December 1967) is an Australian former professional basketball player and coach.[1] He played 449 games in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne Tigers.[1] Giddey won two NBL championships as a member of the Tigers in 1993 and 1997.[1]

Giddey remained associated with the Tigers after his playing retirement and runs the Community and School programs for the team under its new name Melbourne United.[2] He previously worked as an assistant coach and in club administration.[2] Giddey's number 6 was retired by the Tigers and his jersey hangs in the rafters of John Cain Arena.[2]

Giddey's son, Josh, played in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers and was selected in the 2021 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.[3][4] His daughter, Hannah, plays college basketball for the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Warrick Giddey". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Hersz, Tom (14 January 2021). "Giddey Ready to Make His Own Name in NBL21". NBL.com.au. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  3. ^ Ward, Roy (16 January 2021). "NBA prospect Giddey learns big lessons in NBL". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ Logue, Matt (30 July 2021). "Melbourne's Josh Giddey joins Oklahoma City Thunder with the sixth pick in the 2021 NBA draft". news.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Hannah Giddey". Oral Roberts University. Retrieved 21 May 2021.

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