Marcus Liberty Biography
Marcus Liberty is a retired American professional basketball player who played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Illinois.
Marcus Liberty Age
He was born on October 27, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he is 50 years old.
Marcus Liberty Family
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Marcus Liberty Education
He studied at King College Prep High School.
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Marcus Liberty Children
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Marcus Liberty Career
After leading Chicago’s Crane High School Cougars to a sophomore city title as a freshman, Liberty transferred to Chicago’s King College Prep High School for his sophomore through senior seasons from 1984 to 1987. During his time at King, Liberty led his basketball teams to an IHSA State Championship in 1986 and a second-place finish in 1987.
During the 1987 tournament run, Liberty scored 41, 23, 38 and 41 points consecutively. His 143-point effort during that tournament stands as a class AA record in the state of Illinois. He was named a McDonald’s All-American in 1987, as well as the Parade Player of the Year.
In 2007, Liberty was voted one of the “100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament,” recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament. He was considered the top senior prep player in the nation by Sports Illustrated.
Liberty played collegiately at the University of Illinois and was a member of the team that advanced to the 1989 NCAA Final Four. That Fighting Illini team gained the moniker “Flyin’ Illini” by Dick Vitale while broadcasting a game during the 1988-89 season.
Along with Liberty, the other members of that team included Nick Anderson, Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo, Kenny Battle, and Lowell Hamilton. He was then selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft. A 6’8″ (2.03 m) and 205 lb (93 kg) small forward, Liberty played for the Nuggets and Detroit Pistons in 4 NBA seasons. His best year as a pro was during the 1991-92 NBA season when he appeared in 75 games for the Nuggets, averaging 9.3 ppg.
Marcus Liberty Nationality
His nationality is American.
Marcus Liberty Net Worth
His net worth result is under review.
Marcus Liberty Measurement
He has a height of 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and his weight is 205 lb (93 kg).
Marcus Liberty Award
Won Illinois Mr. Basketball Award Winner in 1987.
Marcus Liberty Career History
-1990–1993 Denver Nuggets
-1993–1994 Detroit Pistons
-1994–1995 Rapid City Thrillers
-1995–1996 AEK Athens
-1996–1997 Ortaköy Spor Kulübü
-1997 Cariduros de Fajardo
-1997–1998 Jämtland Ambassadors Östersund
-1998 Polluelos de Aibonito
-1998–1999 Zexel Bosch Blue Winds
-1999–2000 Las Vegas Silver Bandits
-2000 Alaska Aces
-2000–2001 South Dakota Gold
-2001 Potros de Villa Francisca
-2001–2002 Español de Talca
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