Demetrius Calip

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.

Demetrius Calip
Personal information
Born(1969-11-18)November 18, 1969
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2023(2023-02-05) (aged 53)
NationalityAmerican
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.com

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

Calip died on February 5, 2023 at age 53.[1][3]

Notes
  1. Demetrius Calip, national champion with Michigan basketball, dies at 53
  2. Demetrius Calip
  3. Kahn, Andrew (February 7, 2023). "Ex-Wolverine on 1989 title team, Demetrius Calip, dies at 53". MLive.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.


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