Carlton McKinney
Carlton B. McKinney | |
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| Born | October 21, 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | Former professional basketball player, basketball coach, athletic director |
| Years active | 1988–1996 (professional basketball) |
| Known for | Playing in the NBA for Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks; CBA career; coaching at Nixon-Smiley High School |
Carlton B. McKinney (born October 21, 1964) is a former professional basketball athlete. His collegiate career included playing for the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane from 1983 to 1985 and later for the Southern Methodist University Mustangs between 1986 and 1988. McKinney had short periods in the NBA, featuring with the Los Angeles Clippers in 1989 and the New York Knicks in 1991. Presently, he serves as the athletic director and head coach of the boys' basketball team at Nixon-Smiley High School, his alma mater located in Nixon, TX.
Professional career
McKinney's professional tenure was mainly centered in the CBA, where he represented several teams such as the Topeka Sizzlers (1988–89), Quad City Thunder (1989–90), Santa Barbara Islanders (1990), Rapid City Thrillers (1990–91), Fargo-Moorhead Fever (1991–92), Grand Rapids Hoops (1993–94), and Sioux Falls Skyforce (1994–96). He played a key role in securing a CBA title with Sioux Falls before concluding his playing career in 1996. Additionally, McKinney competed professionally overseas, with notable stints in Italy, Greece, and Spain.