Glen Rice Jr.
Basketball player; 2013 NBL champion
Born
January 1st, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player played college basketball at Georgia Tech. Selected in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Played for the 76ers, mostly in the NBA Development League, before moving to international leagues. Achieved significant success in Australia, winning the NBL championship in 2013. Known for strong scoring ability and versatility on the court.
Played for Philadelphia 76ers
Won NBL championship in 2013
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