Keith Clanton

Keith Clanton (born August 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for PAOK of the Greek League. Standing at 2.06 m (6'9"), he plays at the power forward and the center positions. After playing four years of college basketball at the University of Central Florida, with the UCF Knights, Clanton entered the 2013 NBA draft, but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.

High school career

Clanton played high school basketball at Orlando Christian Prep, in Orlando, Florida.

College career

Clanton played college basketball at the University of Central Florida, with the UCF Knights, from 2009 to 2013. Despite the interest shown from the University of Kentucky, Ohio State, and Florida State in 2012, Clanton chose to stay at Central Florida and complete his studies there.

Professional career

Clanton began his pro career in Poland, playing in the Polish league with Anwil Włocławek in 2013. He then played in South Korea, with the Korean Basketball League club Seoul Samsung Thunders. The same year, he also played in Puerto Rico for Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican League.

He next played in Israel, with the Israeli Second Division club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, before moving to Greece, where he joined the Greek League club PAOK, on March 14, 2016. On July 9, 2016, he renewed his contract with PAOK until 2017.