Matt Shanahan

Matthew Shanahan
Position	Guard
Nickname	Bubbles
Height	189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb)
Team	South Dragons
Nationality	Australia
Born	13 July 1976 (1976-07-13) (age 35) Melbourne, Victoria
Junior Association	Nunawading
Debut	1994
Previous Clubs	North Melbourne Giants 1994-1998 Brisbane Bullets 1999 Cairns Taipans 2000 Wollongong Hawks 2000-2003 Canberra Cannons 2003 Hunter Pirates 2004 Perth Wildcats 2005-2006
Championships	1994, 2001

Matthew Shanahan (born 13 July 1976) is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the South Dragons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

Shanahan is considered one of the best 3 point shooters in the NBL but has been criticised for his infrequent shooting. At 6 foot 5 inches tall, Shanahan is a versatile player who can play most positions on the floor. He can dribble the ball up and control the Point Guard position without the risk of losing the ball, he can play the 2 position (shooting guard) and look for the ball at the wing, as he can playing at the small forward position.

Shanahan debuted in the NBL in 1992, and has since played for nine teams in his career in the league and for the Kilsyth Cobras in the SEABL. He has played for the following teams:

• 1992—93: South East Melbourne Magic (NBL Championship, 1992)
• 1994—98: North Melbourne Giants (NBL Championship, 1994)
• 1998/99: Brisbane Bullets
• 1999/2000: Cairns Taipans
• 2000—02: Wollongong Hawks (NBL Championship, 2001)
• 2002/03: Canberra Cannons
• 2003/04: Hunter Pirates
• 2004—06: Perth Wildcats
• 2006—2008: South Dragons
• 2009—present: Coffs Harbour Suns

He led the NBL in three point percentage in 1999.

Currently, he is the Operations and Development Manager for the Coffs Harbour Suns.

References

• Howell, Stephen (21 Mar 2006). "Travelling man wants to end journey with Dragons". The Age. http://theage.com.au/news/basketball/travelling-man-wants-to-end-journey-with-dragons/2006/03/20/1142703286326.html. 

External links

• NBL profile

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Name	Shanahan, Matt
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Date of birth	13 July 1976
Place of birth	Melbourne, Victoria
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