Demetrius Calip Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. https://247sports.com/college/michigan/Article/Demetrius-Calip-national-champion-with-Michigan-basketball-dies-at-53-204321660/ Demetrius Calip, national champion with Michigan basketball, dies at 53
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0130031/ Demetrius Calip
  3. Web site: Andrew. Kahn. Ex-Wolverine on 1989 title team, Demetrius Calip, dies at 53 . February 7, 2023. MLive.com. February 18, 2023.