Taurean Green
Basketball player, 2007 NCAA champion
Born
November 28th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player from Georgia played college basketball at the University of Florida. Contributed to the team's success, securing the NCAA Championship in 2007. Later, played professionally in various international leagues, showcasing skills in point guard position. His career extended across several teams in Europe and the NBA's summer leagues, highlighting versatility and adaptability within the sport.
Won the NCAA Championship in 2007 with Florida
Played for teams in the NBA Summer League
Competed in various international leagues
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