Brett Blizzard

January 6, 2024
Basketball Player

Quick Facts

Brett Blizzard
Full Name Brett Blizzard
Occupation Basketball Player
Date Of Birth Jun 12, 1980(1980-06-12)
Age 44
Birthplace Tallahassee
Country United States
Birth City Florida
Horoscope Gemini

Brett Blizzard Biography

Name Brett Blizzard
Birthday Jun 12
Birth Year 1980
Place Of Birth Tallahassee
Home Town Florida
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Gemini

Brett Blizzard is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 12, 1980 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Brett Alan Blizzard (born June 12th 1978,) is an American-born Italian basketball player. Originating from American origin, Blizzard opted to acquire dual citizenship in Italy when he was playing overseas. He was allowed to join Italy’s national team due to an unknown Italian close family member. With the exception of Virtus Bologna. Blizzard had played with seven different professional clubs during his career. He also operates The American Basketball Experience, which is a company that brings European basketball players from youth to America to play and learn about American culture.

Brett’s second campaign (2000-01) was not the most personally successful season during his time. In the 30 games he played, Blizzard scored fewer points (415) and recorded less stolen points (48) and also made more three- pointers than he did in prior seasons. Despite the decline in production the Seahawks ended their regular campaign with a conference 11-5 record, good enough for second third place. UNCW fell in the conference tournament championship but lost against George Mason, and were consequently relegated from their 2002 NIT Tournament. They would then lose in the first round against Dayton with a score of by a score of 59-68. Blizzard received an All- CAA selection for the second straight time.

In 2003-04, Blizzard got loaned to Sicc BPA Jesi (later renamed Aurora Basket Jesi) from Montepaschi Siena. For the season, he started 41 games and averaged 12.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

By scoring 655 points (109 three-pointers) and eclipsing the 2,000 career point milestone, Blizzard once again led UNCW to the CAA regular season and tournament titles. The Seahawks produced a 15-3 conference record and then defeated Drexel, 70-62, in the CAA Tournament Championship game. Along the way he earned his fourth All-CAA First Team bid and third CAA Tournament MVP award, neither of which had ever been done before (and, to this day, still have not). UNCW entered the 2003 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament as an #11 seed. They lost their first round match-up against #6-seeded Maryland. Aaron Coombs sank two free throws with five seconds remaining, giving the Seahawks a 73-72 lead and placing them in a position to pull off a tournament surprise for the second year in a row. Instead, Maryland won the game 75-73 by hitting a buzzer beating three-point shot.

Brett Blizzard entered UNCW in the month of August in 1999. He was unassuming in the world of college basketball. However, after graduation, he had been a national media sensation due to his performance in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships.

Brett Blizzard Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Basketball Player
House Living in own house.

Brett Blizzard is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brett Blizzard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Brett Blizzard was born in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a student at Florida State University School (colloquially “Florida High School”) between 1995 and 1999. As a standout player on the school’s basketball team Brett was awarded a full ride scholarship to University of North Carolina Wilmington. University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) to play for the UNCW Seahawks in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Blizzard completed his time in Florida High as All-Time leading scorer.

Blizzard played in every single game as an actual freshman in 1999-2000. In reality he was able to play in every game during his college career. In his debut season, Brett led the team in scoring with 483 points (15.6 per game). He made 94 three-pointers of 201 attempts. This led to him being awarded the Ed Steitz award from the Basketball Hall of Fame as the top freshman shooter across the country. Brett also bolstered his scoring abilities by assisting 76 times and scoring the 62 steals. The Seahawks ended their regular campaign in 4th position with an 8-8 record in the conference however, Blizzard made his mark to be an All CAA First Team selection by helping UNCW to take home the CAA Tournament championship. They beat Richmond by 57-47, which resulted in Brett receiving his first of the unprecedented three Tournament MVP award. In the opening game of 2000’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament the 15th-seeded Seahawks played against second-seeded Cincinnati however they were defeated by 47-64, their first ever tournament appearance. Blizzard also received the CAA Player of the Award of the Year.

In 2001-02, Brett Blizzard led the Seahawks into the NCAA Tournament after winning both the Colonial Athletic Association regular season and tournament titles. The Seahawks finished 14-4 in conference play and went on to defeat Virginia Commonwealth University, 66-51, in the conference tournament to earn an automatic March Madness berth. UNCW caught national attention when their

13-seeded Seahawks upset #4 USC in overtime, 93-89, to win their first ever

NCAA Tournament game.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 3 in

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Brett Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brett Blizzard celebrates birthday on June 12 of every year.

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