Ed Book

Ed Book

Personal information
Born	(1970-09-23) September 23, 1970 Buffalo, New York
Nationality	American / New Zealand
Listed height	210 cm (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight	112 kg (247 lb)
Career information
College	Canisius (1988–1992)
NBA draft	1992 / Undrafted
Playing career	1994–2007
Position	Centre
Career history
1994	Otago Nuggets
1995–1996	Palmerston North Jets
1997	Wellington Saints
1998–2001	Palmerston North Jets
2002–2007	Nelson Giants
Career highlights and awards
NBL champion (2007) 2× NBL All-Star Five (1996, 2002) NBL Most Outstanding Forward (1996) NBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre (2002) NBL scoring champion (1996)
Medals Men’s basketball Representing New Zealand Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne Team

Edward F. "Ed" Book (born 23 September 1970) is an American-New Zealand former professional basketball player. Listed at 210 cm and 112 kg, Book played the centre position.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Book was educated at Canisius College, but came to New Zealand in 1994 to play in the NBL. He was consistently one of the best post players in the league, winning Outstanding Forward in 1996, Outstanding Kiwi Forward in 2002 and named to the All-Star Five both years. He played in every NBL season between 1994 and 2007, winning a championship with the Nelson Giants in his final season.

Book debuted for the Tall Blacks against China in 2002, filling the one available naturalized player spot under FIBA rules. He earned hero status during the world championship campaign after stepping into a starting role to fill in for Sean Marks. Book's three-point shooting ability made him a difficult match-up for opposing centres. Book helped New Zealand to a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and announced his retirement from the Tall Blacks immediately after the final.

External links

• Ed Book at gogriffs.com