Derek Grimm Explained

Derek Grimm
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:230
Number:54
Birth Date:3 August 1974
Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois
Nationality:American
High School:Morton (Morton, Illinois)
College:Missouri (1993–1997)
Draft Year:1997
Team1:Sacramento Kings
Bbr:grimmde01

William Derek Grimm (born August 3, 1974) is an American professional basketball player.

A 6'9" forward from the University of Missouri, Grimm was never drafted by a National Basketball Association (NBA) team but did play for the Sacramento Kings during the 1997–98 NBA season. He appeared in nine games and scored a total of 14 points. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he was selected by the La Crosse Bobcats in the fifth round (50th overall) of the 1997 CBA Draft.[1] He also played with the CBA's Dakota Wizards in 2003[2] and with the Gary Steelheads in 2005.[3]

He has also played professionally in the IBL, Serbia (Kosovo), Philippines, Poland, Netherlands, and Japan.[4]

Notes

  1. Web site: Derek Grimm, Missouri . February 18, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070208024506/http://www.sportsstats.com/jazzyj/greats/cba97/grimm.htm . February 8, 2007 . dead .
  2. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=other/transactions/2003/february3.htm Sports Transactions from The Sports Network
  3. http://www.cbahoopsonline.com/transactions.php?page=22 2005 CBA Transactions
  4. Web site: Steelheads Make Roster Moves . February 18, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20061117214140/http://www.steelheadshoops.com/news/?id=1564 . November 17, 2006 . dead .

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