Keanu Tecumseh Pinder was born on 28 May 1995 and is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association.
21 Facts About Keanu Pinder
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Keanu Pinder played college basketball for Hutchinson Community College and the Arizona Wildcats.
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Keanu Pinder grew up in Derby before moving to Perth at age 10 for school.
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Keanu Pinder was then a member of the Lakeside Lightning of the State Basketball League when they won the SBL championship in the 2013 season.
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Keanu Pinder had a short stint with the East Perth Eagles during the 2015 SBL season.
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In 2013, Keanu Pinder moved to the United States to spend a prep season attending and playing for Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas.
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Between 2014 and 2016, Keanu Pinder played college basketball for Hutchinson Community College.
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In March 2016, Keanu Pinder transferred to the University of Arizona.
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Keanu Pinder averaged 4.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 35 games in his first NBL season.
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On 19 July 2021, Keanu Pinder signed a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans.
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Keanu Pinder dealt with an ankle injury and then an orbital eye fracture which forced him to watch from the sidelines during finals.
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Keanu Pinder was named NBL Most Improved Player for the second straight year, becoming the first player in league history to win the award twice.
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On 3 March 2023, Keanu Pinder signed with Fuenlabrada of the Liga ACB.
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Keanu Pinder wore a protective mask for his face injury while playing in Spain.
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On 1 April 2023, Keanu Pinder signed a two-year deal with the Perth Wildcats.
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Keanu Pinder joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2023 NBA Summer League, but injured his back at practice and did not play.
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Keanu Pinder represented Australia for the first time at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in the Czech Republic.
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In 2015, Keanu Pinder played for the Australian University National Team at the World University Games in South Korea.
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In 2022, Keanu Pinder won gold with the Boomers at the FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia.
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Keanu Pinder was not selected by the Boomers for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after injuring his groin during training camp.
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Keanu Pinder was born in Kalbarri, Western Australia, but lived most of her life in the Kimberley region.