Sean Marielle Higgins (born December 30, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Michigan,[1] whom he helped win the 1989 national championship. He hit the winning basket in the Final Four against Illinois to propel Michigan into the championship game versus Seton Hall.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1968 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fairfax (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | Michigan (1987–1990) |
| NBA draft | 1990: 2nd round, 54th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Playing career | 1990–2002 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 3, 15, 9, 19, 24 |
| Coaching career | 2003–2012 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1990–1991 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1992 | Orlando Magic |
| 1993 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1993–1994 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 1994–1995 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1995–1996 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1996–1997 | Ülkerspor Istanbul |
| 1997 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | Iraklio Crete |
| 1998–1999 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 1999–2000 | Ural Great Perm |
| 2000–2001 | Detroit Dogs |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2004 | Fresno Heatwave |
| 2005–2006 | Inglewood Cobras |
| 2006–2007 | Albany Patroons |
| 2009–2012 | Edmonds CC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,375 (6.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 402 (1.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 226 (1.0 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Higgins was selected by the San Antonio Spurs of the 1990 NBA draft, and played for the Spurs, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers in eight NBA seasons. He also played overseas in several countries.
In 2004 Higgins became General Manager and Head Coach of the Fresno Heatwave of the American Basketball Association. Higgins was hired as the Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, Washington head basketball coach from 2009 to 2012.
He is currently USA director of Nine Star Basketball Camps that specializes in basketball player development and exposure for amateur & professional players, and managing partner of Nine Star Basketball Scouting Services.
Higgins is also founder, chairman and CEO of Royal Eagle Holdings Inc, a technology, healthcare and real estate investment company, with concentration on acquisitions and mergers. In addition, he is managing partner of Victory USA Development LTD, focusing on building 5000+ seat, multiplex sports & entertainment venues throughout the United States.
References
edit- ^ University of Michigan Basketball Statistical Archive Archived 2010-04-18 at the Wayback Machine