Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Acie Earl - Toronto RaptorsHere is the detailed profile of Acie Earl:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Acie Boyd Earl
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on June 23, 1970
  • Hometown: Peoria, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 16
  • Number: 55, 41, 33 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Center / Power forward
  • High School: Moline High School (Moline, Illinois)
  • College: University of Iowa (1989–1993)
  • NBA Draft: 1993, 1st round, 19th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1993–1995)
    • Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1996)
    • Played overseas and in minor leagues post-NBA
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Acie Earl’s player archetype was that of a traditional rim-protecting center, a big-bodied interior presence whose value came from shot blocking, paint defense, rebounding, and functional low-post scoring rather than perimeter skill or offensive creativity. At 6’10” and 240 pounds, he had the size, length, and physical style to anchor the lane, challenge drivers, and play through contact, though his game was more rugged than fluid. Defensively, Earl’s best role was as a back-line deterrent who used timing and reach to erase shots around the basket, which lined up with the block production that defined his college résumé at Iowa. Offensively, he operated mostly as a close-range scorer and interior finisher, with some touch out to the mid-range, but his overall play style was built more on effort, size, and interior utility than polish, making him the kind of center who could help with toughness, protection at the rim, and straightforward frontcourt minutes. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • He was a member of the Toronto Raptors during their first year in the NBA as an expansion team.
  • He struggled with the Celtics but was a very good player for the Toronto Raptors.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Acie Earl Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Hawkeye Sports — Iowa-Villanova to meet Sunday in Brooklyn
Los Angeles Times — Potential NBA First-Round Draft Picks