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{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Jermaine Walker
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 225
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|4|5}}
| birth_place = [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]
| nationality = American
| high_school = [[Blanche Ely High School|Blanche Ely]]<br>(Pompano Beach, Florida)
| college = [[Miami Hurricanes men's basketball|Miami (Florida)]] (1996–1997)
| draft_year = 1998
| career_start = 1997
| career_position = [[Forward (basketball)|Forward]]
| career_number =
| years1 = 1997–1998
| team1 = [[Juvecaserta Basket|Juve Caserta]]
| years2 = 1997–1998
| team2 = [[Rapid City Thrillers]]
| years3 = 1998–1999
| team3 = [[La Crosse Bobcats]]
| years4 = 1999–2000
| team4 = [[Idaho Stampede]]
| years5 = 2000
| team5 = [[Marinos de Oriente]]
| years6 = 2000
| team6 = [[Gulf Coast SunDogs]]
| years7 = 2000–2001
| team7 = [[Memphis Houn'Dawgs]]
| years8 = 2000–2001
| team8 = [[Elitzur Ashkelon]]
| years9 = 2001
| team9 = [[Lakeland Blue Ducks]]
| years10 = 2001–2002
| team10 = [[Fargo-Moorhead Beez]]
| years11 = 2002
| team11 = [[Barako Bull Energy|FedEx Express]]
| years12 = 2002
| team12 = [[Austin Toros|Columbus Riverdragons]]
| years13 = 2002–2003
| team13 = [[Albuquerque Thunderbirds|Huntsville Flight]]
| years14 = 2003–2004
| team14 = [[Marinos de Oriente]]
| years15 = 2004
| team15 = [[Aris BC|Aris Thessaloniki]]
| years16 = 2005
| team16 = [[Rockford Lightning]]
| years17 = 2005
| team17 = [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]]
| years18 = 2005
| team18 = [[BCM Gravelines]]
| years19 = 2006
| team19 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]]
| years20 = 2007
| team20 = Marinos de Anzoátegui
| highlights =
* Third-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (1996)
}}


'''Jermaine Walker''' Also known as the King of Miami (born April 5, 1977 in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]) is an American [[basketball]] player.
'''Jermaine Walker''' (born April 5, 1977) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player.


Walker played [[college basketball]] for the [[Miami Hurricanes men's basketball|Miami Hurricanes]] during the 1996–97 season. He was late to join the team as he failed his [[SAT]] twice before he passed it in December 1996.<ref>{{cite news |title=Miami's Walker |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/panama-city-news-herald-dec-30-1996-p-19/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=ffb8d7516049fa00f31d4bb8a47eef25a3613df0-1594490492-0-Ab20uyYC6YnThBRqeQafld0PRKY5nEAKAdSHEU7zr8mN9nK5I_rgGTmsMouLrDRe15h_t1bARw6g3M94SJXoHYxE7_XsVCqndctOAEXF8t1piL5mVHFpnklFBMi7pT-8owEKEQ74t-xNztMj_5Q2GA5TSieZdONemwsCWJrVQr4oi-gdk3b_xfKVbM9HQ2ubDOms6O5fsojvODgcZUX7HZ0uDcK-7U3gw62xprE9_NMYPBRCVWcScLoica39yN-Kxy_kr01iDPKKePCCNxmT63Hj69n_M8tXyc-9oQeCPWiMqo-meu5mVYlDHSQZRBnxARWFfLWU8E5wUltEqe_gU64 |accessdate=July 11, 2020 |work=Panama City News Herald |date=December 30, 1996 |page=19}}</ref> Walker left the Hurricanes in June 1997 to embark on a professional career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Walker leaving Miami to play pro basketball |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1997-06-05-9706050233-story.html |accessdate=July 11, 2020 |website=The Orlando Sentinel |date=June 5, 1997}}</ref>
He played one season collegiately for [[Miami Hurricanes|University of Miami]] (1996–97).

He was under contract with [[Toronto Raptors]] (1999), [[Miami Heat]] (1999) and [[Orlando Magic]] (2002), but has not played any NBA games for these teams.

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He has played professionally for [[Juvecaserta Basket|Juve Caserta]] in [[LegADue|Italy]] (1997–98), [[Rapid City Thrillers]] ([[International Basketball Association|IBA]], 1997–98), [[La Crosse Bobcats]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 1998–99), [[Idaho Stampede]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 1999-00), [[Marinos de Oriente]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2000), [[Gulf Coast SunDogs]] ([[United States Basketball League|USBL]], 2000), [[Memphis Houn'Dawgs]] ([[American Basketball Association (2000-)|ABA]], 2000–01), [[Elitzur Ashkelon]] ([[Ligat Winner|Israel]], 2000–01), [[Lakeland Blue Ducks]] ([[United States Basketball League|USBL]], 2001), [[Fargo-Moorhead Beez]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2001–02), [[Barako Bull Energy|FedEx Express]] ([[Philippine Basketball Association|Philippines]], 2002), [[Austin Toros|Columbus Riverdragons]] and [[Albuquerque Thunderbirds|Huntsville Flight]] ([[NBA Development League|NBDL]], 2002–03), [[Marinos de Oriente]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2003–04), [[Aris BC|Aris Thessaloniki]] ([[A1 Ethniki|Greece]], 2004), [[Rockford Lightning]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2005), [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2005), [[BCM Gravelines]] ([[Ligue Nationale de Basketball|France]], 2005), [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2006) and again with [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]] in [[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]] in 2007 <ref>[http://www.latinbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=VEN&team=1985&option=Marinos%20de%20Anzoátegui%20%20(VEN-LPB)&Cntr=VEN&logo=marinos.gif LatinBasket page on Marinos]</ref>).


He is currently married to Nakia Jefferson from Columbus, Ga. Nakia is a mother of three, 2 from a previous relationship, Valenta Lamar Williams (25), and Desire Outler (23). They have one daughter named Kierstynn Walker, born April 23, 2007. Mr. Walker has two other sons from previous relationships Jermaine (Boot) Walker Jr.(24), and Rashad Walker (18).


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Walker was under contract with [[Toronto Raptors]] (1999), [[Miami Heat]] (1999) and [[Orlando Magic]] (2002) of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He played professionally for [[Juvecaserta Basket|Juve Caserta]] in [[LegADue|Italy]] (1997–98), [[Rapid City Thrillers]] ([[International Basketball Association|IBA]], 1997–98), [[La Crosse Bobcats]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 1998–99), [[Idaho Stampede]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 1999–00), [[Marinos de Oriente]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2000), [[Gulf Coast SunDogs]] ([[United States Basketball League|USBL]], 2000), [[Memphis Houn'Dawgs]] ([[American Basketball Association (2000-)|ABA]], 2000–01), [[Elitzur Ashkelon]] ([[Ligat Winner|Israel]], 2000–01), [[Lakeland Blue Ducks]] ([[United States Basketball League|USBL]], 2001), [[Fargo-Moorhead Beez]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2001–02), [[Barako Bull Energy|FedEx Express]] ([[Philippine Basketball Association|Philippines]], 2002), [[Austin Toros|Columbus Riverdragons]] and [[Albuquerque Thunderbirds|Huntsville Flight]] ([[NBA Development League|NBDL]], 2002–03), [[Marinos de Oriente]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2003–04), [[Aris BC|Aris Thessaloniki]] ([[A1 Ethniki|Greece]], 2004), [[Rockford Lightning]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2005), [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]] ([[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]], 2005), [[BCM Gravelines]] ([[Ligue Nationale de Basketball|France]], 2005), [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]], 2006) and again with [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]] in [[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (Venezuela)|Venezuela]] in 2007 <ref>[http://www.latinbasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=VEN&team=1985&option=Marinos%20de%20Anzoátegui%20%20(VEN-LPB)&Cntr=VEN&logo=marinos.gif LatinBasket page on Marinos]</ref>).


==Personal life==
On September 22, 1998, Walker was shot in his left hip and had his car stolen after he was confronted outside his parents' house in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]. Travaris Welch, who was identified by Walker, was charged with armed robbery and attempted murder.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Craig |title=Man Charged in Walker Shooting |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-09-22-9809210652-story.html |website=South Florida Sun Sentinel |accessdate=July 11, 2020 |date=September 22, 1998}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jermaine-walker-1.html College statistics]
* [http://www.nba.com/dleague/players/jermaine_walker.html NBDL page on Walker]
* [http://www.nba.com/dleague/players/jermaine_walker.html NBDL page on Walker]
* [http://hoopshype.com/players/jermaine_walker.htm His player profile @ Hoopshype.com]
* [http://hoopshype.com/players/jermaine_walker.htm His player profile @ Hoopshype.com]
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Latest revision as of 15:38, 31 July 2024

Jermaine Walker
Personal information
Born (1977-04-05) April 5, 1977 (age 47)
Pompano Beach, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolBlanche Ely
(Pompano Beach, Florida)
CollegeMiami (Florida) (1996–1997)
NBA draft1998: undrafted
Playing career1997–present
PositionForward
Career history
1997–1998Juve Caserta
1997–1998Rapid City Thrillers
1998–1999La Crosse Bobcats
1999–2000Idaho Stampede
2000Marinos de Oriente
2000Gulf Coast SunDogs
2000–2001Memphis Houn'Dawgs
2000–2001Elitzur Ashkelon
2001Lakeland Blue Ducks
2001–2002Fargo-Moorhead Beez
2002FedEx Express
2002Columbus Riverdragons
2002–2003Huntsville Flight
2003–2004Marinos de Oriente
2004Aris Thessaloniki
2005Rockford Lightning
2005Marinos de Anzoátegui
2005BCM Gravelines
2006Sioux Falls Skyforce
2007Marinos de Anzoátegui
Career highlights and awards

Jermaine Walker (born April 5, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player.

Walker played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes during the 1996–97 season. He was late to join the team as he failed his SAT twice before he passed it in December 1996.[1] Walker left the Hurricanes in June 1997 to embark on a professional career.[2]

Walker was under contract with Toronto Raptors (1999), Miami Heat (1999) and Orlando Magic (2002) of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played professionally for Juve Caserta in Italy (1997–98), Rapid City Thrillers (IBA, 1997–98), La Crosse Bobcats (CBA, 1998–99), Idaho Stampede (CBA, 1999–00), Marinos de Oriente (Venezuela, 2000), Gulf Coast SunDogs (USBL, 2000), Memphis Houn'Dawgs (ABA, 2000–01), Elitzur Ashkelon (Israel, 2000–01), Lakeland Blue Ducks (USBL, 2001), Fargo-Moorhead Beez (CBA, 2001–02), FedEx Express (Philippines, 2002), Columbus Riverdragons and Huntsville Flight (NBDL, 2002–03), Marinos de Oriente (Venezuela, 2003–04), Aris Thessaloniki (Greece, 2004), Rockford Lightning (CBA, 2005), Marinos de Anzoátegui (Venezuela, 2005), BCM Gravelines (France, 2005), Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA, 2006) and again with Marinos de Anzoátegui in Venezuela in 2007 [3]).

Personal life

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On September 22, 1998, Walker was shot in his left hip and had his car stolen after he was confronted outside his parents' house in Pompano Beach, Florida. Travaris Welch, who was identified by Walker, was charged with armed robbery and attempted murder.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Miami's Walker". Panama City News Herald. December 30, 1996. p. 19. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "Walker leaving Miami to play pro basketball". The Orlando Sentinel. June 5, 1997. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  3. ^ LatinBasket page on Marinos
  4. ^ Barnes, Craig (September 22, 1998). "Man Charged in Walker Shooting". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
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