Pekka Juha Markkanen (born 28 May 1967) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He was named the Finnish Basketball Player of the Year, by Finnish sports journalists, in 1989, 1993, and 1996.
 Markkanen, in September 2017. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1967 Pori, Finland |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1989–1990) |
| Playing career | 1985–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Helsingin NMKY |
| 1988–1989; 1990–1993 | Hongikon Nuorisoseuran Urheilijat |
| 1993–1994 | Sant Josep |
| 1994–1995 | ZTE |
| 1995–1996 | Bamberg TSK |
| 1996–1998 | Torpan Pojat |
| 1998–2000 | SLUC Nancy |
| 2000 | HoNsU |
| 2000–2001 | Säynätsalon Riento |
| 2001–2002 | BC Jyväskylä |
| 2007 | Kataja |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career edit
Markkanen played college basketball at the University of Kansas, with the Kansas Jayhawks (1989–1990).
Professional career edit
During his pro club career, Markkanen won three Finnish League championships, in 1987, 1997, and 1998. He was named the Finnish League's Finnish Player of the Year, in 1989.
National team career edit
Markkanen had 129 caps (games played) with the senior Finnish national basketball team.
Personal life edit
Markkanen is the father of Utah Jazz basketball player Lauri Markkanen and professional football player Eero Markkanen, formerly on Real Madrid Castilla.[1] His third son Miikka, also played basketball, before retiring early due to injuries. The boys' mother and Markkanen's ex-wife[2] Riikka (née Ellonen), was also a basketball player.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Maaleja, Markkanen!" (in Finnish). Iltalehti, April 6, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ "Kuvat urheilun superperheen albumista – tästä syystä NBA-lupaus Lauri Markkanen lopetti jääkiekon". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "Eero on Markkasten koripalloperheen musta lammas - Jalkapallo - Urheilu - Helsingin Sanomat". Archived from the original on 11 July 2015.
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