Reggie Hannah (August 4, 1959 – October 23, 2015) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 4, 1959 Titusville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 2015 (aged 56) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Titusville (Titusville, Florida) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1982: 4th round, 70th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1987 | CEP Lorient |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
A native of Titusville, Florida, Hannah led Titusville High to a pair of state title appearances in the mid-1970s.[1] He played college basketball for Florida and South Alabama before being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth round (70th overall pick) of 1982 NBA draft.[2] He never played in the NBA, but did play in Sweden, France, and the Netherlands.[3][1] Hannah played eight games for the Wyoming Wildcatters of the Continental Basketball Association during the 1982–83 season.[4] He played four games with CEP Lorient in France in 1987.[5]
After his playing career ended when he was aged 35, Hannah returned to Titusville and started dealing cocaine due to the allure of drug money.[6] He served three stints in jail: 11 months in 1999–2000, 15 months in 2006–2007 and six months in 2011.[6] Hannah also developed his own addiction to drugs and experienced homelessness.[7] In 2012, he received assistance from his high school basketball coach, Kirk Stewart, who took him to a Christian drug rehabilitation center where he stayed for five months.[6] Hannah credits his discovery of religion for changing his life and stopping his drug addiction.[6][7] He earned a handyman's license and ran a small business.[6]
According to Florida Today, Hannah died on October 23, 2015, of pancreatic cancer.[6][7][1] Hannah was divorced and had seven children.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Torres, John A. (November 4, 2015). "Reggie Hannah's reach felt beyond Brevard". FloridaToday.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "Reggie Hannah Draft Profile". TheDraftReview.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "Gator Men's Basketball – History & Links". GatorZone.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ "Reggie Hannah minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Reggie Hannah, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Torres, John A. (January 27, 2013). "John Torres: Former Titusville basketball star Reggie Hannah tries to turn life around". FloridaToday.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Torres, John A. (October 26, 2015). "Torres: Titusville basketball legend is finally free". FloridaToday.com. Retrieved December 8, 2015.