Chris Webber (Canadian basketball)
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Chris Webber is a former Canadian
professional basketball
player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League
.
Ravens, where he won the Rookie of the Year title for Ontario-East. Webber transferred to his home-town University of Western Ontario
for second year. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario
, Webber played with the senior basketball team, the Western Ontario Mustangs
, where he was named to the OUAA Conference 1st Team's for 1995-96 and 1996-97.
In October 1998, the 6ft9 forward signed a professional contract with British Basketball League (BBL) outfit Newcastle Eagles
, however he was released after just one month at the club and subsequently joined in November Plymouth Raiders
to replace Daniel Okonkwo
who was in Greece representing Nigeria
in the 1998 FIBA World Championship
.
Following Okonkwo's return, Webber was then signed by BBL franchise Leicester City Riders, making his debut on December 12 at home to London Towers
. Having moved on again to Birmingham Bullets
and then returned to Newcastle the following season, Webber eventually settled with Edinburgh Rocks in 2000, before ending a two year spell to play for Gymnastikos S. Larissas in Greece
. After just one season, Webber returned to the BBL and to former club Leicester, where he saw out one final season.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
.
Career
Webber's career began in 1992-3 with the Carleton UniversityCarleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
Ravens, where he won the Rookie of the Year title for Ontario-East. Webber transferred to his home-town University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
for second year. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
, Webber played with the senior basketball team, the Western Ontario Mustangs
Western Ontario Mustangs
The Western Ontario Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada...
, where he was named to the OUAA Conference 1st Team's for 1995-96 and 1996-97.
In October 1998, the 6ft9 forward signed a professional contract with British Basketball League (BBL) outfit Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
, however he was released after just one month at the club and subsequently joined in November Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
to replace Daniel Okonkwo
Daniel Okonkwo
Robert Daniel Chibuzo Okonkwo played professional basketball player in England with the Plymouth Raiders. He represented also the Nigerian national team in the 1998 FIBA World Championship...
who was in Greece representing Nigeria
Nigeria national basketball team
The Nigeria national basketball team is the national team of Nigeria and is generally considered one of the best in Africa along with Angola and Senegal. They are ranked 21st in the world FIBA rankings....
in the 1998 FIBA World Championship
1998 FIBA World Championship
The 1998 FIBA World Championship was the 13th FIBA World Championship, an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation and hosted in Athens, Greece from July 29 to August 9, 1998...
.
Following Okonkwo's return, Webber was then signed by BBL franchise Leicester City Riders, making his debut on December 12 at home to London Towers
London Towers
London Towers was a professional basketball team based in London, England. They were one of the most successful and recognised British sports teams of the 1990s, collecting many titles in the British Basketball League as well as regularly competing in European competitions such as the Euroleague...
. Having moved on again to Birmingham Bullets
Birmingham Bullets
The Birmingham Bullets is a basketball team from Birmingham, who competed in the British Basketball League . The club resigned from the BBL league in the summer of 2006 and soon after went into liquidation, and currently no-longer exist as a basketball franchise.-The future of Birmingham...
and then returned to Newcastle the following season, Webber eventually settled with Edinburgh Rocks in 2000, before ending a two year spell to play for Gymnastikos S. Larissas in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. After just one season, Webber returned to the BBL and to former club Leicester, where he saw out one final season.
Career history
- 2003-2004 Leicester RidersLeicester RidersThe Leicester Riders, officially known as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders for sponsorship reasons, is a British professional basketball team that play in the British Basketball League...
- 2002-2003
Gymnastikos S. Larissas - 2000-2002 Edinburgh Rocks
- 1999-2000 Newcastle EaglesNewcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
- 1998-1999 Birmingham BulletsBirmingham BulletsThe Birmingham Bullets is a basketball team from Birmingham, who competed in the British Basketball League . The club resigned from the BBL league in the summer of 2006 and soon after went into liquidation, and currently no-longer exist as a basketball franchise.-The future of Birmingham...
- 1998 Leicester City Riders
- 1998 Plymouth RaidersPlymouth RaidersThe Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
- 1998 Newcastle EaglesNewcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
Western Ontario MustangsWestern Ontario MustangsThe Western Ontario Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada...