 Markkanen, in September 2017. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1967 Pori, Finland |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1989–1990) |
| Playing career | 1985–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1988 | Helsingin NMKY |
| 1988–1989; 1990–1993 | Hongikon Nuorisoseuran Urheilijat |
| 1993–1994 | Sant Josep |
| 1994–1995 | ZTE |
| 1995–1996 | Bamberg TSK |
| 1996–1998 | Torpan Pojat |
| 1998–2000 | SLUC Nancy |
| 2000 | HoNsU |
| 2000–2001 | Säynätsalon Riento |
| 2001–2002 | BC Jyväskylä |
| 2007 | Kataja |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Pekka Juha Markkanen (born 28 May 1967) is a Finnish former professional basketball player. He was named the Finnish Basketball Player of the Year, by Finnish sports journalists, in 1989, 1993, and 1996.