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Fujian Sturgeons
Fujian SBS Xunxing Sturgeons (Simplified Chinese: 福建SBS浔兴鲟) or Fujian Xunxing or Fujian SBS are a Chinese professional men's basketball team in the Chinese Basketball Association, based in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian. The "SBS" reflects corporate sponsorship from the Jinjiang-based Fujian SBS Zipper Science and Technology Corporation. Unlike all the other teams in the CBA, the team originally had no English–friendly animal–type nickname. They have since begun using the name Sturgeons. The Fujian Sturgeons made their debut in the 2004–2005 season, and finished in seventh and last place in the South Division, out of the playoffs. In 2005–2006, they tied for fifth, just one win away from making the playoffs. Current roster Seasons Notable players * Chris Porter (2005, 2006–2010) * Liu Yudong (2007–2010) * Zhao Tailong (2007–2010) * Matt Freije (2008–2009) * Jelani McCoy (2009–2010) * Dwayne Jones (2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Basketball Association
The Chinese Basketball Association (), often abbreviated as the CBA, is the first-tier professional men's basketball league in China. The league is commonly known by fans as the CBA, and this acronym is even used in Chinese on a regular basis. The CBA should not be confused with the National Basketball League (NBL), which is a professional minor league. There is also a Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA). A few Chinese players who competed in the CBA in the early stages of their careers — including Wang Zhizhi, Mengke Bateer, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Sun Yue, and Zhou Qi — have also played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Others such as Xue Yuyang and Wang Zhelin were chosen in the draft, but have not played in the NBA. Only a limited number of foreign players are allowed on each CBA team. Notable imports include former NBA All-Stars Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady, Gilbert Arenas, Steve Francis, Metta World Peace and Kenyon Martin — as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Zhelin
Wang Zhelin (, pronounced ; born January 20, 1994) is a Chinese basketball player for the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association. He was drafted in Round 2 (Number 57 overall) in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Professional career Wang Zhelin first gained recognition in March 2012 when he was selected to the Chinese national team's preliminary squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics though he did not make the final squad. In April 2012, Wang was chosen to play at the Nike Hoop Summit and he impressed many by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots in an 84–75 victory against the U.S. men's junior select team. This was the best all-time performance by any Chinese player in the Nike Hoop Summit. Fujian Sturgeons (2012–2021) Wang then signed his first professional contract with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association in June 2012, prior to the 2012–13 season. In his first professional season, Wang averaged 20.3 points ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xavier Munford
Xavier Tyler Jerome Munford (born June 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the Eurocup. He played two seasons of college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams. High school career Munford attended Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. As a senior in 2009–10, he helped the Grey Bees to a 26–1 record and the No. 2 national ranking, while averaging 12 points per game. College career As a freshman at Miami Dade College in 2010–11, Munford averaged 17.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 32 games. He was subsequently named the FCSAA's Newcomer of the Year and was a First Team All-NJCAA Region 8 selection. In 2011, Munford transferred to Iowa Western Community College, where as a sophomore in 2011–12, he averaged 16.6 points per game for the Reivers, leading the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC). He helped guide Iowa Western to a 24–9 re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Harris (basketball)
Michael Harris (born June 15, 1983) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). College career Harris played college basketball for Rice University and finished his career as Rice's all-time leading scorer (2,014 points) and rebounder (1,111 boards). Professional career Harris played professionally for BC Kyiv of the Ukrainian Super League during the 2005–06 season. In the 2006–07 NBA preseason, Harris was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks, with whom he averaged 6.0 points per game and 2.4 rebounds per game in five preseason games before being cut from the team before the regular season started. Harris then spent the 2006–07 season with the Colorado 14ers of the NBA D-League. He averaged 11.8 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game and 1.54 blocks per game in 48 games with the 14ers during the 2006–07 season. Harris then signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Houston Rockets on July 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Smith (basketball)
Russ Antoin Smith (born April 19, 1991) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals, playing a starring role as a junior in helping them win the 2013 NCAA championship, while earning third-team All-American by the NABC and the Sporting News. As a senior at Louisville, he was named a consensus first-team All-American. , his 65-point performance remained the NBA G League single game scoring record. High school career Smith was born in New York City at NY Presbyterian Hospital to Paulette A. O'Neal and Russell Smith. He went to Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, N.Y. and played basketball for head coach Jack Curran. He led the New York City Catholic league ( CHSAA) in scoring as a junior averaging 24.5 points a game and as a senior averaging 29.6 points, he also had a 7.3 rebound and 3.2 assist average his final season for the Molloy S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair (born June 9, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and the Chinese Basketball Association. Telfair was picked thirteenth overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers on the heels of an eminent high school career playing for Abraham Lincoln in Brooklyn. He had committed to the University of Louisville during his senior year, but decided to turn professional instead. Telfair is the cousin of former NBA player Stephon Marbury. Early years Telfair was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Erica Telfair and Otis Telfair, a Vietnam War veteran who served as a Marine.Ian O'Connor, ''The Jump: Sebastian Telfair and the High Stakes Business of High School Ball.'' mmaus, Pa. Rodale, 2005. p. 7-16 Living in the Surfside Gardens projects in Brooklyn's Coney Island, he attended Abraham Lincoln High School, where he became one of the most highly lauded and coveted high school basketball prospects in the country.I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Tyler
Jeremy Miles Tyler (born June 21, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Piratas de Quebradillas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Tyler was drafted with the 39th pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats but immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors. High school career Tyler attended San Diego High School in San Diego, California from 2006 to 2009. As a junior in 2008–09, he averaged 28.7 points per game for the Cavers. In April 2009, despite a commitment to the University of Louisville, he chose to bypass not only college, but his senior year of high school as well. Professional career Maccabi Haifa (2009–2010) In April 2009, Tyler announced his intentions to skip his senior year of high school to play professionally abroad. On August 23, 2009, he signed with Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Super League for the 2009–10 season. On March 19, 2010, he parted ways with Maccabi due to personal matters and headed home to San Diego. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwight Buycks
Dwight Buycks ( ; born March 6, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for Al-Shamal SC of the Qatari Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Indian Hills Warriors and Marquette Golden Eagles. High school career Buycks attended Bay View High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a four-year starter on the basketball team and finished his career with 1,312 points. He was the first player in school history to reach 1,000 points. He was named to the All-League Team all four years and the AP and Coaches All-State Team in his senior year. He was voted the top AAU player in the state and led his team to the state championship. College career Junior college Buycks attended Indian Hills Community College for the 2007–08 and 2008–09 seasons. In his two years, he had 1,254 points, the third most in school history. During his time there, his team was 58–13. They also won a conference tournament championship and made a national tournament appearance. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fadi El Khatib
Fadi El Khatib ( ar, فادي الخطيب; born January 1, 1979), nicknamed "the Lebanese Tiger", is a Lebanese professional basketball player who plays in the Lebanese Basketball League for Sagesse. El Khatib played for several teams in the Lebanese Basketball League, and also played abroad in Syria, Ukraine and China. He was also a member of the Lebanon national team that finished runners-up in the FIBA Asia Championship three times, in 2001, 2005 and 2007. El Khatib also participated in the FIBA World Championship in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Professional career El Khatib began playing professionally in 1997, aged 17, at Sagesse, staying with them until 2004. He then moved for one year to Al-Ittihad Aleppo in Syria, before moving back to Sagesse in 2006. With Sagesse, El Khatib won seven Lebanese Basketball League titles, two Arab Club titles, and three FIBA Asia Champions Cup titles. Throughout his career, El Khatib also played for other Lebanese Basketball League teams su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarrid Famous
Jarrid Jerome Famous (born July 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for NSH Mountain Gold Timika of the Indonesian Basketball League. He played college basketball at both Westchester Community College and the University of South Florida. High school and college career After graduating from Blessed Sacrament-St. Gabriel High School, Famous went to Westchester Community College where he averaged 25.2 points, 13.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game as a sophomore, being named one of 10 players named to the NJCAA Division I All-American first-team for the 2008–2009 season. After his sophomore season, he transferred to South Florida, where he played in 31 games and started 20, averaging 8.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.5 blocks per night. Professional career Famous went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. In October 2011, he signed with SKP Banska Bystrica of Slovakia. However, he left after just 2 games. On November 3, 2011, he was selected in the third ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lucas III
John Harding Lucas III (born November 21, 1982) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Baylor and Oklahoma State. Early life Born in Washington, D.C. to former NBA player and coach John Lucas II and his wife DeEdgra, Lucas lived in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania for a time as a youth. Lucas was the starting point guard on the Bellaire High School basketball team and played alongside fellow future NBA players Emeka Okafor and Lawrence Roberts. Lucas has a younger brother, Jai. He originally played collegiately at Baylor University, but transferred from there to Oklahoma State University in the wake of the 2003 Baylor basketball scandal. Lucas is noted for his winning shot against the Saint Joseph's University team that sent the 2004 Oklahoma State Cowboys to the NCAA Final Four. Professional career After going u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Harrington
Albert Harrington (born February 17, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Cape Town Tigers. Selected with the 25th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft, Harrington played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. He also spent a short stint with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Since retiring from the NBA, Harrington has become an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. Harrington is a cousin of former NBA player and Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Dahntay Jones. Early life Born in Orange, New Jersey, Harrington grew up in Roselle, New Jersey and played high school basketball at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was named both Gatorade and USA Today's National Player of the Year, as well as a 1998 McDonald's High School Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
