Darius Defoe

#13 · Power Forward · Newcastle Eagles

Nationality

United Kingdom

Born

1984-10-30

Birthplace

Bataka, Dominica

Height

2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)

Weight

100.7 kg (222 lb)

Position

Power Forward

Darius Defoe (born 30 October 1984) is a British basketball player. Defoe is a 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) power forward, who is able to play in the center. Since 2005, Defoe is a member of the Newcastle Eagles. Early years Defoe attended St. David & St. Katharine School (now known as Greig City Academy) in Haringey, North London and is a graduate of the Hackney Community College Basketball Academy Programme. He currently plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. Defoe has played with the Eagles since the 2004-2005 Season.