Demetrius Calip | |
Position: | Point guard |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 1 |
Weight Lbs: | 165 |
Birth Date: | 18 November 1969 |
Birth Place: | Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
High School: | Flint Northern (Flint, Michigan) |
College: | Michigan (1987–1991) |
Draft Year: | 1991 |
Team1: | Los Angeles Lakers |
Years2: | 1991 |
Team2: | Rapid City Thrillers |
Years3: | 1991–1992 |
Team3: | Yakima Sun Kings |
Years4: | 1993–1994 |
Team4: | Columbus Horizon |
Years5: | 1994–1995 |
Team5: | Mexico Aztecas |
Demetrius Calip (November 18, 1969 – February 5, 2023)[1] was an American professional basketball player. Born in Flint, Michigan, he helped the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 Men's Division I Basketball Championship. As a member of the 1988–1989 National Champions, his teammates included Glen Rice, Terry Mills, Loy Vaught, Rumeal Robinson, Sean Higgins, and Rob Pelinka. As a member of the 1990–91 team he led the team in scoring, assists and minutes. Other Michigan teammates included Eric Riley and Gary Grant.
Calip appeared in the basketball-themed films Blue Chips (1994) and Eddie (1996).[2]
Calip died on February 5, 2023, at age 53.[1] [3]