Personal information | |
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Born | Peoria, Illinois | October 2, 1976
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Career information | |
High school | Morton (Morton, Illinois) |
College | Iowa (1995–1999) |
NBA draft | 1999: 2nd round, 46th overall pick |
Selected by the New York Knicks | |
Playing career | 1999–2005 |
Position | Power forward / center |
Career history | |
1999–2000 | Athlon Ieper |
2000–2001 | Las Vegas Silver Bandits |
2000–2001 | Mulhouse |
2001–2002 | Limoges CSP |
2001–2002 | Saint-Quentin |
2002–2003 | Galatasaray |
2004–2005 | RB Montecatini Terme |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
J. R. Koch (pronounced KOTCH) (born September 10, 1976) is a retired American professional basketball player who was drafted in the second round of the 1999 NBA draft (46th overall) by the New York Knicks following a college career at the University of Iowa.[1] Koch played professionally in the U.S. and Europe for six years and is now a real estate agent.
References
- ^ Eminian, Dave (June 24, 2022). "'This is a dream come true': Peoria Notre Dame High School basketball star commits to Iowa". Journal Star.
Koch's father, J.R. Koch, was a 6-10 center and former Morton High School All-State player who went on to the Hawkeyes from 1995–99. He was drafted by the New York Knicks and spent six years in pro basketball in Europe.