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Aaron Harper

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Aaron Harper Famous memorial

Birth
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA
Death
4 Nov 2023 (aged 42)
Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Professional Basketball Player. He was a highly skilled American professional basketball player who played for the Huracanes de Tampico team in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) league in Mexico. During his college years, he played for Ole Miss from 2000 to 2004 and stood out as a leading scorer with 16.5 average points in his senior year. He was known for his versatility, playing as a swingman on both shooting guard and small forward positions. He signed with Úrvalsdeild karla club KR in December 2004, and he quickly proved himself by playing his first professional game in January 2005. Throughout his professional career in Mexico, he played for an impressive total of 14 teams from 2005 to 2023. He was a force to be reckoned with and achieved incredible feats, including being an LPB All-Star in 2005, a two-time Pro A All-Star in 2005 and 2007, a Semaine des As winner in 2007, a Pro A champion in 2007, a Bulgarian Cup winner in 2010, a Balkan League champion in 2010, and the Bulgarian League All-Star Game MVP in 2011. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident at the age of 42. Despite his untimely passing, his contributions to the world of sports will forever be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of athletes.
Professional Basketball Player. He was a highly skilled American professional basketball player who played for the Huracanes de Tampico team in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) league in Mexico. During his college years, he played for Ole Miss from 2000 to 2004 and stood out as a leading scorer with 16.5 average points in his senior year. He was known for his versatility, playing as a swingman on both shooting guard and small forward positions. He signed with Úrvalsdeild karla club KR in December 2004, and he quickly proved himself by playing his first professional game in January 2005. Throughout his professional career in Mexico, he played for an impressive total of 14 teams from 2005 to 2023. He was a force to be reckoned with and achieved incredible feats, including being an LPB All-Star in 2005, a two-time Pro A All-Star in 2005 and 2007, a Semaine des As winner in 2007, a Pro A champion in 2007, a Bulgarian Cup winner in 2010, a Balkan League champion in 2010, and the Bulgarian League All-Star Game MVP in 2011. Tragically, his life was cut short in a car accident at the age of 42. Despite his untimely passing, his contributions to the world of sports will forever be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of athletes.

Bio by: Alan


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  • Originally Created by: Alan
  • Added: Nov 5, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261237117/aaron-harper: accessed ), memorial page for Aaron Harper (12 Mar 1981–4 Nov 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 261237117, citing Garden Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.