Clinton Renard "Mikki" Moore (pronounced "MY-key"; born November 4, 1975) is an American former professional

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player.

Early life and college

Born in

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, Moore graduated from Blacksburg High School at

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in 1993. Moore played at the

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. He averaged 8.6 ppg (.553 FG%, .250 3pt%, .655 FT%), 5.8 rpg, and 2.10 bpg in 25.0 mpg in 114 games in four seasons at Nebraska (1993–1997). He ranks second in Cornhusker history in career blocked shots (236), trailing only

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(241), while also ranking seventh in school annals in career field goal percentage. Posted 11.7 ppg (.583 FG%, 1-2 3pt, .701 FT%), 7.4 rpg, 1.3 apg, and 2.67 bpg in 33 contests as a senior (1996–97), ranking second on the team in scoring and rebounding. He helped Nebraska to the school's first basketball championship of any kind as a junior in 1995-96, registering 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 FT), a game-high 13 rebounds, and one block in a 60-56 win vs. St. Joseph's in the 1996 NIT title game. Mikki was also known to be an excellent hacky-sack player, and would routinely join hack-circles outside of the Harper-Schramm-Smith Residence Hall.

Professional career

Moore went undrafted following a career at the

, where he left as the all-time leader in blocked shots. He is a

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player, having played for nine different NBA teams (

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). He has also had stints playing overseas as well as other professional leagues in the U.S. such as the

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and the

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, where he played for the

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. He was drafted 1st overall by Roanoke Dazzle in the 2002 NBA D-League Draft. Most notably, he enjoyed All-NBA D-League First Team and NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year honors during the 2002–03 season. Moore was selected to the CBA All-Rookie Team in 1998, and the All-CBA First Team and All-Defensive Team in 1999.

New Jersey Nets (2006–2007)

On July 27, 2006, Moore was traded by the Sonics to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for a 2009 2nd round pick ( Derrick Brown was selected with the pick).Mikki Moore Player Profile – RealGM
/ref> Following a season-ending ACL injury to center

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, Moore was called upon to play major minutes and had one of the best years of his NBA career, averaging career highs of 9.8 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game, plus a league-leading .609 field goal percentage, becoming the first undrafted player ever to lead the NBA in field goal percentage, and only the third to finish in the top five since the 1976–77 season.

Sacramento Kings (2007–2009)

On July 21, 2007, Moore signed a multi-year deal with the

. On February 19, 2009, he was waived by the Kings.

Boston Celtics (2009)

On February 24, 2009, he signed with the

Golden State Warriors (2009–2010)

On September 2, 2009, Moore signed with the

to a reported one-year, $1.3 million deal. On January 4, 2010, after undergoing surgery for a bone spur in his right heel, Moore was waived by the Warriors.

Memphis Grizzlies (2011)

On December 9, 2011, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, he was waived on December 16.

Idaho Stampede (2012)

In January 2012, he was acquired by the Idaho Stampede.

Golden State Warriors (2012)

On April 16, 2012, he re-signed with the Warriors for the rest of the 2011–12 season.Warriors Sign Free Agent Center Mikki Moore
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Philadelphia 76ers (2012)

On October 1, 2012, he was signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he was waived on October 10.

NBA D-League (2013)

On November 1, 2013, he was re-acquired by the Idaho Stampede. On November 4, 2013, he was traded to the Reno Bighorns. On December 19, 2013, he was waived by the Bighorns.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

External links

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Profile
at Eurobasket.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Mikki 1975 births Living people African-American basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Greece American men's basketball players Atlanta Hawks players Basketball players at the 1999 Pan American Games Basketball players from South Carolina Boston Celtics players Centers (basketball) Detroit Pistons players Fort Wayne Fury players Golden State Warriors players Greek Basket League players Idaho Stampede players Los Angeles Clippers players Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball players New Jersey Nets players Pan American Games medalists in basketball Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States Papagou B.C. players People from Cherokee County, South Carolina People from Orangeburg, South Carolina Power forwards (basketball) Reno Bighorns players Roanoke Dazzle players Sacramento Kings players Seattle SuperSonics players Undrafted National Basketball Association players Utah Jazz players United States Basketball League players Medalists at the 1999 Pan American Games 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople