Kenny George
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Kenneth George Jr. is an American
college student and former college basketball
player known for his great height. Somewhere between and , he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for his college team, the University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs
, and may have been the tallest player in the history of college basketball.
In October 2008, George had his right foot partly amputated due to a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) infection.
United States
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college student and former college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player known for his great height. Somewhere between and , he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for his college team, the University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent the University of North Carolina at Asheville. They participate in Division I of the NCAA and are a member of the Big South Conference...
, and may have been the tallest player in the history of college basketball.
UNCA
In the 2007-08 season, George had a 69.6% field goal percentage.In October 2008, George had his right foot partly amputated due to a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. It is also called multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus...
(MRSA) infection.