Jeremy Hyatt (born October 16, 1974) is retired American professional

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player, who formerly played for the Newcastle Eagles in the

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. He was a key player in the success of the Eagles, most notably the "clean sweep" of Championships in 2006.

Biography

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attended

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, and signed for the Eagles in 2001. Noted and greatly respected for his perimeter shooting and his ability to defend out of position against forwards, Hyatt has also played France, Lebanon, and Central American in addition to the USBL for Raleigh Cougars (1997–1999), Washington Congressionals (2000), and Pennsylvania Valley Dawgs. He is no longer married and does not live with his ex-wife and children in Raleigh, NC.

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