Eric Moreland

Basketball player for Sacramento Kings

Eric Moreland - Basketball player for Sacramento Kings
Born

December 24th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball in the NBA and overseas. Selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2014 NBA Draft. Played college basketball at Michigan State University, contributing to the team's success. Later, competed in international leagues, showcasing skills as a power forward and center.

Drafted by Sacramento Kings in 2014

Played for Michigan State University

Competed in various overseas leagues

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