Jeremy Hyatt
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Jeremy Hyatt is an American
professional basketball
player, who played for the Newcastle Eagles
in the British Basketball League
. He was a key player in the success of the Eagles, most notably the "clean sweep" of Championships in 2006.
attended North Carolina State University
, and signed for the Eagles in 2001. Noted and greatly respected for his perimeter shooting and his ability to defend out of position against forwards, Hyatt has also played France, Lebanon, and Central American in addition to the USBL for Raleigh Cougars
(1997–1999), Washington Congressionals (2000), and Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs.
He is married and lives with his wife and children in Raleigh, NC.
United States
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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, who played for the 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...
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....
. He was a key player in the success of the Eagles, most notably the "clean sweep" of Championships in 2006.
Biography
The 6′ 6′′ shooting guardShooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
attended North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
, and signed for the Eagles in 2001. Noted and greatly respected for his perimeter shooting and his ability to defend out of position against forwards, Hyatt has also played France, Lebanon, and Central American in addition to the USBL for Raleigh Cougars
Raleigh Cougars
The Raleigh Cougars was a United States Basketball League team based in Raleigh, North Carolina from 1997 to 1999. The team included many well known players from local colleges. The team played its home games at Dorton Arena.-History:...
(1997–1999), Washington Congressionals (2000), and Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs.
He is married and lives with his wife and children in Raleigh, NC.