Pekka Markkanen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1967 Pori, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1989–1990) |
| Playing career | 1985–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Helsingin NMKY |
| 1988–1989, 1990–1993 | HoNsU |
| 1993–1994 | St.Josep |
| 1994–1995 | Zalaegerszegi TE-Goldsun |
| 1995–1996 | Bamberg TSK |
| 1996–1998 | Torpan Pojat |
| 1998–2000 | SLUC Nancy |
| 2000 | HoNsU |
| 2000–2001 | Säynätsalon Riento |
| 2001–2002 | BC Jyväskylä |
| 2007 | Kataja |
Pekka Juha Markkanen (born May 28, 1967 in Pori, Finland) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He played 129 caps for the Finland national basketball team. Markkanen is the father of basketball player Lauri Markkanen and football player Eero Markkanen.[1] His third son Miikka played also basketball before retiring early due to injuries. Markkanen's wife Riikka (née Ellonen) was also a basketball player.[2]
References
- ^ "Maaleja, Markkanen!" (in Finnish). Iltalehti, 6 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/a1406084144182
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