Chris Lofton Biography
Christopher Franklin Lofton, known professionally as Chris Lofton, is a notable American professional basketball player for the Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League. He played college basketball with the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He is a native of Maysville, Kentucky.
10 Quick Facts About Chris Lofton
- Name: Chris Lofton
- Age: 35 years
- Birthday: March 27
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Occupation: Singer, Lawyer, Philanthropist, Investor, and Producer
- Marital Status: American
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $1 million and 10 million
Chris Lofton Age
Lofton is 35 years old as of 2021, he was born Christopher Franklin Lofton on March 27, 1986, in Maysville, Kentucky, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on March 27, every year, and his birth sign is Aries.
Chris Lofton Height
Lofton stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters). He also weighs 88 kg (195 Ibs). Known for his basketball skills, Lofton has dark brown eyes and his hair color is black.
Chris Lofton Education
Lofton is a highly educated and qualified person. He is a native of Maysville, Kentucky, and used to play for Mason County Royals which was his high school basketball team.
In the 2003 State Championships, they won and led the Royals back to the state championship game the next year. Lofton was named Mr. Basketball in his senior year. Later, he was recruited by University of Tennessee coach Buzz Peterson and decided to play for the Vols.
Chris Lofton Family
Lofton was born and raised by his parents in Kentucky. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Lofton’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Chris Lofton Wife
Lofton has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Chris Lofton Net Worth
Lofton has an estimated net worth of $1 million and 10 million as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a professional basketball player. Through his various sources of income, Chris has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Chris Lofton Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Lofton.
Chris Lofton Wiki
- Full Names: Christopher Franklin Lofton.
- Popular As: Chris Lofton.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Professional Basketball Player.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American.
- Religion: Not Known.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Chris Lofton Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 35 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Aries.
- Date of Birth: March 27, 1986.
- Place of Birth: Maysville, Kentucky.
- Birthday: March 27th.
Chris Lofton Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters).
- Weight: 88 kg (195 Ibs).
- Eye Color: Dark Brown.
- Hair Color: Black.
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Chris Lofton Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Pending Update.
- Mother: Pending Update.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
- Marital Status: Undisclosed.
- Wife/Spouse: Not Available.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Known.
- Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known).
Chris Lofton Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $6 million dollars as of 2022.
- Salary: Under Review.
- Source of Income: Career as a Basketball Player.
Chris Lofton Career
Chris Lofton College
As a freshman, Lofton made third-team All-America at Tennessee. Against the University of Georgia on February 11, 2006, he made a school-record 9 three-point shots en route to a career-high 33 points in an 83–78 win.
On December 23, 2006, he scored a new career-high 35 points in a 111–105 overtime victory against the University of Texas. For the 2005–2006 season, Lofton was selected as a second-team All-America.
In the 2006–07 season, Lofton led the conference in scoring, with 20.8 points per game, and was named the SEC Player of the Year by the Associated Press. He led the Tennessee Volunteers to the Sweet 16 in the 2007 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Lofton was again named Second-team All-American for the 2006–07 season. During the summer after the 06–07 season, he went to Kobe Bryant camp and tried out for the Pan Am USA team.
Instead of declaring for the 2007 NBA Draft, Lofton declared that he would return to Knoxville for his senior season. He was featured on the cover of the November 21, 2007 Sports Illustrated issue, holding a basketball away from Chris Douglas-Roberts of the University of Memphis.
Sports Illustrated picked Tennessee 3rd in the country and Lofton as a 1st Team All-American. On December 19, 2007, Lofton passed Allan Houston to become first on Tennessee’s list for most three-point field goals made.
Houston had held the record with 346 three-pointers made. On January 22, 2008, Lofton passed Pat Bradley of the University of Arkansas to capture the record for the most career three-pointers in the Southeastern Conference with 367.
His final three-pointer came vs. Louisville in the Sweet 16 of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, a game in which Tennessee lost 79–60. Lofton was also selected to Third Team All-America for his senior season.
Chris Lofton Professional
In July 2008, Lofton signed a one-year contract with Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi of the Turkish Basketball League. On February 8, 2009, he scored 47 points (on 13/20 3-pointers) in a win against Fenerbahçe Ülker.
On April 25, 2009, he scored 61 points (on 17/22 3-pointers) in a win against CASA TED Kolejliler. In June 2009, it was reported that Lofton had been asked to play for the Boston Celtics summer league team.
In the season 2009–10, Lofton was signed by Spanish ACB League powerhouse, Caja Laboral Baskonia. After only a few games played, he left Caja Laboral, he had previously been hospitalized with fever.
Soon after, Lofton signed with another Spanish team CB Estudiantes. In November 2010, he was selected 6th overall by Iowa Energy in the NBA D-League Draft. He has since chosen to return to Europe.
In March 2011 he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia but left the team in May 2011 by mutual agreement. In August 2011 he returned to CB Estudiantes, signing a one-year deal but finally he couldn’t play with the team of Madrid until January 2012 because of his physical problems.
In August 2012, Lofton signed with Basque squad Lagun Aro GBC, but one month later left the team due to an injury in his left knee. On August 17, 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Beşiktaş.
On July 18, 2014, he extended his contract with Beşiktaş for one more season. On February 22, 2017, Lofton signed with Neptūnas Klaipėda of the Lithuanian Basketball League. On November 1, 2017, he signed with Le Mans Sarthe. Now currently playing for the KBL (Korean Basketball League) with the Seoul SK Knights.
Chris Lofton Illness and Cancer Treatment
At the end of the 2007 season, Lofton was unfortunately diagnosed with testicular cancer. He kept a secret about his illness to all apart from Bruce Pearl, his parents, and a few university officials. Halfway through the 2007–2008 season, he told his roommate and teammate Jordan Howell.
The illness was diagnosed after failing a random drug screen during the 2007 NCAA tournament. The failed test turned out to be the result of a tumor marker. Later on, he underwent radiation treatments and surgery which turned out successful. The basketballer is currently considered to be cancer-free.
Chris Lofton Awards and Achievements
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Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player Of The Year Honors in 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Lofton
Who is Chris Lofton?
Lofton is an American professional basketball player for the Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League. He played college basketball with the University of Tennessee Volunteers.
How old is Chris Lofton?
Lofton is an American national born on March 27, 1986, in Maysville, Kentucky.
How tall is Chris Lofton?
Lofton stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters).
Is Chris Lofton married?
Details about Lofton’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Chris Lofton worth?
Lofton has a net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2022. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Chris Lofton make?
According to our reliable sources, Lofton’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.
Where does Chris Lofton live?
Because of security reasons, Lofton has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Chris Lofton dead or alive?
Lofton is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Chris Lofton Now?
Lofton is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. He played college basketball with the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He is a native of Maysville, Kentucky.
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