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Demetrius Calip

Demetrius Calip was an American professional basketball player. Born in Flint, Michigan, he helped the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 Men's Division I Basketball Championship. As a member of the 1988–1989 National Champions, his teammates included Glen Rice, Terry Mills, Loy Vaught, Rumeal Robinson, Sean Higgins, and Rob Pelinka. As a member of the 1990–91 team he led the team in scoring, assists and minutes. Other Michigan teammates included Eric Riley and Gary Grant.

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Demetrius Calip
Personal information
Born(1969-11-18)November 18, 1969
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2023(2023-02-05) (aged 53)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High schoolFlint Northern
(Flint, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan (1987–1991)
NBA draft1991: undrafted
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1991Los Angeles Lakers
1991Rapid City Thrillers
1991–1992Yakima Sun Kings
1993–1994Columbus Horizon
1994–1995Mexico Aztecas
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Demetrius Calip (November 18, 1969 – February 5, 2023)1 was an American professional basketball player. Born in Flint, Michigan, he helped the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 Men's Division I Basketball Championship. As a member of the 1988–1989 National Champions, his teammates included Glen Rice, Terry Mills, Loy Vaught, Rumeal Robinson, Sean Higgins, and Rob Pelinka. As a member of the 1990–91 team he led the team in scoring, assists and minutes. Other Michigan teammates included Eric Riley and Gary Grant.

Calip appeared in the basketball-themed films Blue Chips (1994) and Eddie (1996).2

Calip died on February 5, 2023, at age 53.13

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