Reggie Moore

Reggie Moore
Moore in 2014
Personal information
Born(1981-03-31)March 31, 1981
Lemoore, California, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 2023(2023-06-12) (aged 42)
Luanda, Angola
NationalityAmerican / Angolan
Listed height203 cm (6.66 ft)
Listed weight107 kg (236 lb)
Career information
High schoolLemoore (Lemoore, California)
College
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2018
PositionPower forward
Career history
2003BF Copenhagen
2004–2005Belenenses
2006–2007LTi Gießen 46ers
2006–2007Maccabi Givat Shmuel
2006–2007Maccabi Rishon LeZion
2007–2008UB La Palma
2008–2009Illescas
2009–2011Recreativo do Libolo
2012–2015Primeiro de Agosto
2015–2018Petro de Luanda
2018Galitos-Barreiro
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Angola
AfroBasket
Gold medal – first place Abidjan 2013 National Team
Silver medal – second place Radès 2015 National Team
African Games
Gold medal – first place Brazzaville 2015 National Team
FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
Gold medal – first place Malabo 2012 1º de Agosto
Gold medal – first place Luanda 2015 Petro Atlético
Silver medal – second place Salé 2011 1º de Agosto

Reginal Dennis Benjamin Moore (March 31, 1981 – June 12, 2023) was an American-born Angolan basketball player. A 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) power forward, attended from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 2001-2003. He played in Norway, United States Basketball League (USBL; under coach John Starks), Germany, and Portugal. He has a daughter, Makayla Moore who is a university student and lives in Texas. He has a son named Maverick that lives in Angola.

In 2012, Moore was granted Angolan citizenship, thus being eligible to play for the Angolan national squad. He is only the second U.S. citizen in the history of the country's existence to ever be granted Angolan nationality.[1][2][3]

Moore died in Luanda on June 12, 2023, at the age of 42.[4]

Achievements

  • 2012–2013 – BAI Basket 2013 champion with Primeiro de Agosto
  • 2012–2013 – BAI Basket 2013 Top 3-point shooter
  • 2011–2012 – Africa Club Champion with Primeiro de Agosto
  • 2009–2010 – BAI Basket 2010 Top Scorer
  • 2006 & 2007 – Relegated to the National League with Givate Shmuel
  • 2005 & 2006 – Voted player of the year in Portugal's TMN
  • 2005 & 2006 – Led the TMN (Portugal) League in scoring in (22.2 ppg)
  • 2004 & 2005 – Voted twice to Portugal's All-Star Game
  • 2003–2004 – Voted 1st Team All-Norwegian League

References

  1. ^ "ANG - Moore granted Angolan citizenship". FIBA.com. July 20, 2013. Archived from the original on December 27, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "FAB justifica nacionalização de Reggie Moore" (in Portuguese). ANGOP. May 30, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  3. ^ "Coach Paulo Macedo, US player Reggie Moore join Angolan basketball squad". ANGOP. May 30, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  4. ^ Reggie Moore passes away at 42