Nate Huffman
Professional basketball player, NBA
Born
April 2nd, 1975
50 years ago
Died
October 15th, 2015
9 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Entered the professional arena in 1997 with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. Transitioned to international play, competing in various leagues including Europe and Asia. Concluded a successful career with stints in multiple countries, achieving accolades for performance and leadership on and off the court.
Played with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA
Competed professionally in leagues in Europe and Asia
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