Ed Book

Edward Frank Book (born September 23, 1970) is an American-New Zealand former professional basketball player. Listed at 211 cm (6'11") and 112 kg, Book played the centre position.

Ed Book
Personal information
Born (1970-09-23) September 23, 1970
Buffalo, New York
NationalityAmerican / New Zealand
Listed height211 cm (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight112 kg (247 lb)
Career information
High schoolMcKinley (Buffalo, New York)
CollegeCanisius (1988–1992)
NBA draft1992: undrafted
Playing career1994–2007
PositionCentre
Coaching career2013–present
Career history
As player:
1994Otago Nuggets
1995–1996Palmerston North Jets
1997Wellington Saints
1998–2001Palmerston North Jets
2002–2007Nelson Giants
As coach:
2013–2014Nelson Giants (assistant)
2022–2023Canterbury Rams (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • NBL champion (2007)
  • 2× NBL All-Star Five (1996, 2002)
  • NBL Most Outstanding Forward (1996)
  • NBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre (2002)
  • NBL scoring champion (1996)

As coach:

Medals
Men’s basketball
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
2006 Melbourne Team
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