Tirame Walker
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Nationality | American |
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Playing career | 1999–2009 |
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2000–2007 | Newcastle Eagles |
Tiran Jerome Walker (born September 14, 1975) is an American former professional
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Walker signed for the British club Newcastle Eagles in 2000 after a spell with the International Basketball Association team Saskatchewan Hawks from 1999 to 2000. In 2007, after seven years with the Eagles, Walker was appointed as player/coach of the rival Cheshire Jets. However, after just a few months with the Jets, Walker sustained a serious knee injury and returned to the US for surgery. It was announced that in January 2008 that, by mutual consent, he had left the club.
After moving back to America he became the head coach and owner of the
Meanwhile, also beginning a career at Project YES,[2] a non-profit youth employment service located in the Stanislaus County. Where he began assisting and guiding youth as both a youth advisor and peer mentor. Shaping, bettering, and directing young adults towards employment and success.
References
- ^ "Head Coach T.J. Walker is New Owner of the Modesto Bearcats". MLN Sports. 4 August 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Home". ProjectYES.live.