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{{Short description|American basketball player}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Matt Kingsley
| name = Matt Kingsley
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| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|7|11|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|7|11|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Beaumont, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Beaumont, Texas]], U.S.
| nationality = American
| high_school = [[Cypress Creek High School (Harris County, Texas)|Cypress Creek]] ([[Houston, Texas]])
| high_school = [[Cypress Creek High School (Harris County, Texas)|Cypress Creek]] ([[Houston, Texas]])
| college = [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball|Stephen F. Austin]] (2005–2009)
| college = [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball|Stephen F. Austin]] (2005–2009)
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* First-team All-[[Southland Conference|Southland]] (2009)
* First-team All-[[Southland Conference|Southland]] (2009)
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'''Matthew "Matt" Kingsley''' (born July 11, 1986)is a very bad former American [[basketball player]], best known for his drinking and partying skills at [[Stephen F. Austin State University]].
'''Matthew Jacob Kingsley''' (born July 11, 1986) is an American basketball coach and former professional [[basketball player]], best known for his college career at [[Stephen F. Austin State University]].


Kingsley, a 6'9" [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]], played one season at [[Cypress Creek High School (Harris County, Texas)|Cypress Creek High School]] in [[Houston, Texas]]. During his career at [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball|Stephen F. Austin]], Kingsley scored 1,504 points and was named to All-[[Southland Conference]] teams for three consecutive years. As a senior in [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2008–09]], Kingsley averaged 15.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, earning [[Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Southland Conference Player of the Year]] and [[Associated Press|AP]] honorable mention All-American honors.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first =| title = Kingsley Earns All-America Honors | work = [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks]] | date = April 1, 2009 | url = http://www.sfajacks.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040109aaa.html | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref>
Kingsley, a 6'9" [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]], played one season at [[Cypress Creek High School (Harris County, Texas)|Cypress Creek High School]] in [[Houston, Texas]].<ref name=allamerica/> He was largely recruited by Division II and junior college programs. [[Danny Kaspar]], head coach of [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball|Stephen F. Austin]], suggested Kingsley walk-on to the team, before offering him a scholarship and having him redshirt his first year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gelb |first1=Matt |title=Meet Stephen F. Austin |url=https://dailyorange.com/2009/03/meet-stephen-f-austin/ |access-date=February 2, 2022 |work=The Daily Orange |date=March 14, 2009}}</ref> During his career at Stephen F. Austin, Kingsley scored 1,504 points and was named to All-[[Southland Conference]] teams for three consecutive years. As a senior in [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2008–09]], Kingsley averaged 15.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, earning [[Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Southland Conference Player of the Year]] and [[Associated Press|AP]] honorable mention All-American honors.<ref name=allamerica>{{cite web | last = | first =| title = Kingsley Earns All-America Honors | work = [[Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks]] | date = April 1, 2009 | url = http://www.sfajacks.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040109aaa.html | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref>


After not being selected in the [[2009 NBA draft]], Kingsley signed his first professional contract with [[BC Šiauliai]] in Lithuania.<ref>{{cite web | last = James| first = Nick| title = Former Stephen F. Austin basketball standout Matt Kingsley going pro | work = ktre.com | date = August 8, 2009 | url = http://www.ktre.com/story/10870021/former-stephen-f-austin-basketball-standout-matt-kingsley-going-pro | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref> He ended up playing for four different teams in four different countries during the 2009–10 season.<ref>{{cite web | last = Carchia| first = E.| title = Matt Kingsley to VOO Verviers-Pepinster | work = Sportando.net | date = January 31, 2010 | url = http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/belgium/79845/matt-kingsley-to-voo-verviers-pepinster.html | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref> For 2010–11, Kinglsey signed with [[Bàsquet Mallorca]], where he played until rupturing his Achilles tendon in December, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shaun Green regresará al Bàsquet Mallorca para sustituir al lesionado Kingsley|language=spanish|url= http://www.webesport.com/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=601:shaun-green-regresara-al-basquet-mallorca-para-sustitur-a-kingsley&catid=54&Itemid=141|work=Webesport.com|date=December 9, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> After recovering, he played the 2011–12 season with the [[Svendborg Rabbits]] in Denmark.
After not being selected in the [[2009 NBA draft]], Kingsley signed his first professional contract with [[BC Šiauliai]] in Lithuania.<ref>{{cite web | last = James| first = Nick| title = Former Stephen F. Austin basketball standout Matt Kingsley going pro | work = ktre.com | date = August 8, 2009 | url = http://www.ktre.com/story/10870021/former-stephen-f-austin-basketball-standout-matt-kingsley-going-pro | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref> He ended up playing for four teams in four countries during the 2009–10 season.<ref>{{cite web | last = Carchia| first = E.| title = Matt Kingsley to VOO Verviers-Pepinster | work = Sportando.net | date = January 31, 2010 | url = http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/belgium/79845/matt-kingsley-to-voo-verviers-pepinster.html | accessdate = November 10, 2014}}</ref> For 2010–11, Kinglsey signed with [[Bàsquet Mallorca]], where he played until rupturing his Achilles tendon in December, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shaun Green regresará al Bàsquet Mallorca para sustituir al lesionado Kingsley|language=spanish|url= http://www.webesport.com/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=601:shaun-green-regresara-al-basquet-mallorca-para-sustitur-a-kingsley&catid=54&Itemid=141|work=Webesport.com|date=December 9, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2014}}</ref> After recovering, he played the 2011–12 season with the [[Svendborg Rabbits]] in Denmark.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sikker åbningssejr til Rabbits |url=https://www.tv2fyn.dk/fyn/sikker-abningssejr-til-rabbits |website=TV2 FYN |access-date=February 2, 2022 |language=Danish |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sfajacks.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/matt_kingsley_195850.html Stephen F. Austin profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160506043609/http://www.sfajacks.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/matt_kingsley_195850.html Stephen F. Austin profile]


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Latest revision as of 16:28, 16 January 2024

Matt Kingsley
Personal information
Born (1986-07-11) July 11, 1986 (age 38)
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolCypress Creek (Houston, Texas)
CollegeStephen F. Austin (2005–2009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2012
PositionPower forward
Career history
2009BC Šiauliai
2009Polonia Warszawa
2010Astrum Levice
2010VOO Wolves Verviers-Pepinster
2010Bàsquet Mallorca
2011–2012Svendborg Rabbits
Career highlights and awards

Matthew Jacob Kingsley (born July 11, 1986) is an American basketball coach and former professional basketball player, best known for his college career at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Kingsley, a 6'9" power forward, played one season at Cypress Creek High School in Houston, Texas.[1] He was largely recruited by Division II and junior college programs. Danny Kaspar, head coach of Stephen F. Austin, suggested Kingsley walk-on to the team, before offering him a scholarship and having him redshirt his first year.[2] During his career at Stephen F. Austin, Kingsley scored 1,504 points and was named to All-Southland Conference teams for three consecutive years. As a senior in 2008–09, Kingsley averaged 15.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, earning Southland Conference Player of the Year and AP honorable mention All-American honors.[1]

After not being selected in the 2009 NBA draft, Kingsley signed his first professional contract with BC Šiauliai in Lithuania.[3] He ended up playing for four teams in four countries during the 2009–10 season.[4] For 2010–11, Kinglsey signed with Bàsquet Mallorca, where he played until rupturing his Achilles tendon in December, 2010.[5] After recovering, he played the 2011–12 season with the Svendborg Rabbits in Denmark.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kingsley Earns All-America Honors". Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. April 1, 2009. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  2. ^ Gelb, Matt (March 14, 2009). "Meet Stephen F. Austin". The Daily Orange. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  3. ^ James, Nick (August 8, 2009). "Former Stephen F. Austin basketball standout Matt Kingsley going pro". ktre.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  4. ^ Carchia, E. (January 31, 2010). "Matt Kingsley to VOO Verviers-Pepinster". Sportando.net. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "Shaun Green regresará al Bàsquet Mallorca para sustituir al lesionado Kingsley". Webesport.com (in Spanish). December 9, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "Sikker åbningssejr til Rabbits". TV2 FYN (in Danish). September 29, 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
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