Kieron Achara

Kieron Achara

No. 20 – Glasgow Rocks
Position	Power forward
League	British Basketball League
Personal information
Born	(1983-07-03) 3 July 1983 Stirling, Scotland
Nationality	British
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Maine Central Institute (Pittsfield, Maine)
College	Duquesne (2003–2008)
NBA draft	2008 / Undrafted
Playing career	2008–present
Career history
1999–2002	Falkirk Fury
2001–2002	Middlesbrough College
2008–2009	Fortitudo Bologna
2009–2010	Angelico Biella
2010	Glasgow Rocks
2010–2011	Sigma Barcellona
2011–2012	Assignia Manresa
2012	Glasgow Rocks
2012–2013	Kavala BC
2013–2014	Lukoil Academic
2014	Sidigas Avellino
2014–present	Falkrik Fury

Kieron Robert Achara (born 3 July 1983) is a professional basketball player, who represents the Great Britain team. He is a 6-10 (2.08m) forward who played collegiately at Duquesne University.

Professional career

After graduating from Duquesne University Achara turned professional in 2008. He began his career abroad in Italy. He came back in the light of his home nation, Scotland in 2010 when he joined Scotland's only professional basketball team, the Glasgow Rocks. On 26 September 2010, Achara debuted for the Glasgow Rocks in a game against Sheffield Sharks, which they went on to win 80-76. Following two successful years in Spain Achara signed a short two week contract in 2012 with the Glasgow Rocks. After spells in Europe, Achara re-signed for the Rocks for the 2014-15 season.

International career

Achara is the youngest player ever to play for the Scotland national side, featuring in the FIBA Europe Promotions Cup. He made his debut for Great Britain team in 2008, shortly before turning professional. Achara was a part of the British Basketball team which took part in the London 2012 Olympics. He played a major role in the only victory of the Olympics for the team against China.

External links

• College Bio
• Great Britain Basketball Profile
• Legabasket Profile