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Yinka Dare

1972 - 2004

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Yinka Dare (October 10, 1972 – January 9, 2004) was a Nigerian professional basketball player. A 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), 265-pound (120 kg) center, he played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Yinka Dare is the 1,863rd most popular basketball player, the 362nd most popular biography from Nigeria and the 5th most popular Nigerian Basketball Player.

Yinka Dare was a Nigerian basketball player known for being one of the first Nigerians to play in the NBA, where he was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1994. He is also recognized for his impressive height and skills as a center, standing at 7 feet 1 inch tall.

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Among basketball players, Yinka Dare ranks 1,863 out of 1,757. Before him are Zach Collins, Kyara Linskens, Jordan Bell, Stanley Johnson, Tina Charles, and Jared Sullinger. After him are PJ Dozier, Max Strus, Brad Newley, Ed Davis, Michael Doleac, and Brandon Rush.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Yinka Dare ranks 1,410. Before him are Tara Cunningham, Kunal Ganjawala, Sam Griffiths, Danny Alexander, Greg Searle, and Derian Hatcher. After him are Joanne Goode, Katarína Hasprová, Jai Taurima, James Cracknell, Miguel del Toro, and Garret Graves. Among people deceased in 2004, Yinka Dare ranks 356. Before him are Reggie White, Oleksandr Beresch, Viktor Zubarev, Pat Tillman, Magne Havnå, and Mac Dre. After him are Nafisa Joseph, and Nick Berg.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, Yinka Dare ranks 362 out of 309. Before him are Patrick Friday Eze (1992), Frank Onyeka (1998), Faith Michael (1987), Chinwendu Ihezuo (1997), Kemi Adekoya (1993), and Chukwuma Akabueze (1989). After him are Efe Ambrose (1988), Onyekachi Okonkwo (1982), Chigozie Obioma (null), Abbas Abubakar Abbas (1996), Ayobami Adebayo (1988), and John Mary (1993).

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS In Nigeria

Among basketball players born in Nigeria, Yinka Dare ranks 5. Before him are Hakeem Olajuwon (1963), Michael Olowokandi (1975), Ademola Okulaja (1975), and Festus Ezeli (1989). After him are Precious Achiuwa (1999), Chinemelu Elonu (1987), Josh Okogie (1998), Solomon Alabi (1988), Aisha Mohammed (1985), and Caleb Agada (1994).

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