Pekka Markkanen

Pekka Markkanen
Personal information
Born (1967-05-28) May 28, 1967
Pori, Finland
Nationality Finnish
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College Kansas (1989–1990)
Playing career 1985–2007
Position Center
Career history
1985–1988 Helsingin NMKY
1988–1989,
1990–1993
HoNsU
1993–1994 St.Josep
1994–1995 Zalaegerszegi TE-Goldsun
1995–1996 Bamberg TSK
1996–1998 Torpan Pojat
1998–2000 SLUC Nancy
2000 HoNsU
2000–2001 Säynätsalon Riento
2001–2002 BC Jyväskylä
2007 Kataja

Pekka Juha Markkanen (born May 28, 1967 in Pori, Finland) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He played 129 caps for the Finland national basketball team. Markkanen is the father of basketball player Lauri Markkanen and football player Eero Markkanen.[1] His third son Miikka played also basketball before retiring early due to injuries. Markkanen's wife Riikka (née Ellonen) was also a basketball player.[2]

References

  1. "Maaleja, Markkanen!" (in Finnish). Iltalehti, 6 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/a1406084144182
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