Jason Miskiri


Jason Oliver Miskiri is a Guyanese former professional basketball player.

Early life

Miskiri was born on August 19, 1975, in Georgetown, Guyana. At age 5, he moved to Maryland. He attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he played alongside future All-Star Steve Francis. Miskiri would start his college career at Montgomery College. He would attend George Mason University for his junior and senior years.

Professional career

Charlotte Hornets (1999)

Miskiri went undrafted in the 1999 NBA draft. However, the Charlotte Hornets would sign him to a contract on October 4, 1999, making him the first Guyanese NBA player. Miskiri played only one game in the NBA, recording one assist and two personal fouls in three minutes. On November 8, the Hornets waived him.

Greenville Groove (2001-2002)

Miskiri played for the Greenville Groove of the NBA Development League during the 2001-02 NBDL season. In seven games with the Groove, Miskiri averaged 7.9 points per game, 2.0 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game.

Charleston Lowgators (2003-2004)

Miskiri would join the Charleston Lowgators for the 2003-04 NBDL season. He played 41 games for the Lowgators, averaging 7.7 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, and 3.7 assists per game.

Huntsville Flight (2004-2005)

Miskiri's final stint with a professional team was with the Huntsville Flight. Playing 40 games with the Flight, he averaged 11.8 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 5.6 assists per game.

Personal

On April 17, 2015, Miskiri plead guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana.