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Jimmy Baxter (basketball)

Jimmy Baxter (born November 30, 1980) is an American-Jordanian professional basketball player[1] who previously played for Ilisiakos B.C. in Greece[2] and played for various other teams since then.[3][4]

In 2004, Baxter, then a member of the USF Bulls men’s basketball team, was awarded the NCAA Award of Valor for saving two men trapped in a vehicle after a violent crash. He also received a key to the City of Tampa for his efforts.[5]

On January 20, 2016, Baxter signed with Toros de Aragua of the Venezuelan League.[6]

References

  1. ^ Euroleague.net Profile
  2. ^ "Ilisiakos signs guard Jimmy Baxter". Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
  3. ^ KRKA updates roster with Balazic, Baxter & Jordan
  4. ^ Ikaros signs Jimmy Baxter
  5. ^ "Former USF and Professional Standout Baxter Named Clayton State Cross Country and Track & Field Assistant Coach - Clayton State University Athletics". claytonstatesports.com. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  6. ^ "Jimmy Baxter llegó para reforzar la importación". ASVEL Basket (in Spanish). January 20, 2016. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.