Matt Shanahan

For the Irish politician, see Matt Shanahan (politician).

Matthew Shanahan

Personal information
Born	(1976-07-13) 13 July 1976 Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
Listed height	189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Listed weight	93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
Playing career	1994–present
Position	Guard
Career history
1994–1998	North Melbourne Giants
1999	Brisbane Bullets
2000	Cairns Taipans
2000–2003	Wollongong Hawks
2003	Canberra Cannons
2004	Hunter Pirates
2005–2006	Perth Wildcats
2006–2008	South Dragons
Career highlights and awards
3× NBL champion (1992,1994, 2001)

Matthew 'Bubble' Shanahan (born 13 July 1976) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played for the South Dragons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL At 6 foot 5 inches tall, Shanahan was a versatile player who can play most positions on the floor. He led the NBL in three point percentage in 1999.

Shanahan attended at the Australian Institute of Sport in 1993. He débuted in the NBL in 1992, and has since played for nine teams in his career in the league and for the Kilsyth Cobras in the SEABL. He has played for the following teams:

• 1992–93: South East Melbourne Magic (NBL Championship, 1992)
• 1994–98: North Melbourne Giants (NBL Championship, 1994)
• 1998/99: Brisbane Bullets
• 1999/2000: Cairns Taipans
• 2000–02: Wollongong Hawks (NBL Championship, 2001)
• 2002/03: Canberra Cannons
• 2003/04: Hunter Pirates
• 2004–06: Perth Wildcats
• 2006–2008: South Dragons
• 2009–2012: Coffs Harbour Suns

References

• Howell, Stephen (21 March 2006). "Travelling man wants to end journey with Dragons". The Age.

External links

• NBL profile