Carl English
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Born | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada[a] | February 2, 1981||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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College | Canarias | ||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | AEK Athens | ||||||||||||||
2016 | Caciques de Humacao | ||||||||||||||
2016 | Canarias | ||||||||||||||
2016–2017 | Alba Berlin | ||||||||||||||
2017–2020 | St. John's Edge | ||||||||||||||
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Carl Jerome English (born February 2, 1981) is a Canadian former professional basketball player and general manager for the St. John's Edge of the National Basketball League of Canada. A shooting guard, he has also played for the Canadian national team.
Born in
After going undrafted in the
Early life and high school career
English was born in St. John's, Newfoundland in Canada to Kevin and Lavinia English and had four brothers, named Peter, Michael, Bradley, and Kevin Jr. When he was five years old, his family's house caught fire in March 1986, but he escaped with his brothers. However, his parents suffered severe burns and both died in the next month.[2] As a result, English began living with his aunt and uncle, Betty and Junior McGrath, and with his cousins in Patrick's Cove-Angels Cove, a remote community in Newfoundland. His brothers were separated among different family relatives.[3]
In Patrick's Cove-Angels Cove, English practiced basketball on a makeshift hoop built by his uncle beside Route 100, a two-lane highway in front of their house.[4][2] He often played with his brothers when they visited. In eighth grade, English was the starting point guard for Fatima Academy in the nearby town of St. Bride's, averaging 50 points per game.[5][6] He was named team most valuable player (MVP) and was also a member of the varsity cross country team.[7] At age 16, English joined the provincial basketball team at the 1997 Canada Summer Games, where he was a starter despite being younger than most of his opponents.[8]
For his senior year, English transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Oakville, Ontario, a program that had produced NCAA Division I players. He started living with his cousin Howie. After a labor dispute suspended the school's basketball program for a year, English considered returning home.[5] However, he remained after joining a Canadian under-18 team that competed across the United States. His success with the team drew attention from top college programs, including Georgetown, Michigan, and Syracuse.[8]
College career
Holding about 50
In his sophomore season, English averaged 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, earning second-team All-WAC honors.[10][7] On February 21, 2002, he scored 28 points, shooting 5-of-7 from three-point range, against Tulsa.[7] English posted a season-best 33 points in a win over Fresno State on March 2, as Hawaii claimed a share of the WAC regular season title.[11] He averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in his junior campaign and was named first-team All-WAC and to the All-WAC Tournament team.[7][10] On January 14, 2003, English erupted for 30 points against Fresno State.[12] Later in the month, he scored 30 points again, in an 85–70 win over Rice.[13] On February 2, 2003, English tallied 28 points, with a career-high 8 three-pointers, to guide his team past Tulsa.[14] He broke Hawaii's single-season three-pointer record, with 89, and ranked second in school history in career three-pointers.[7][15]
Professional career
NBA D-League stint (2003–2005)
Despite having one more year of college eligibility, English entered the
Move to Europe (2005–2007)
English played for the
Success in Spain (2007–2014)
On July 27, 2007, English signed with Spanish team
In 2009, he left
One year later, he signs for CB Estudiantes leaving the team in 2013 without finishing the season.
Another year later, in March 2014, English agreed terms with
Twilight years (2014–2017)
On November 5, 2014, English signed with AEK Athens of the Greek Basketball League.[34]
Return to Canada (2017–present)
On November 15, 2017, English signed with the St. John's Edge of the National Basketball League of Canada.[35] In his season debut versus the Island Storm on November 18, he made a game-winning three-pointer with about 4 seconds left.[36] On March 3, 2018, English broke the league's single-game scoring record with 58 points in a 127–117 win over the KW Titans.[37] He finished the season with 23.7 points per game, second in the league behind Royce White.[38]
National team career
English has been part of
The following summer English also participated in the
Personal life
English is married to his high school sweetheart Mandy and has three children: son Ryder, and daughters Kirsten and Kylie.[40]
Notes
- ^ In 2001, after English was born, his birth province changed its name to Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]
- Charleston Lowgators, before relocating to Fort Myers, Floridaas the Florida Flame.
- ^ Beginning in its 2008–09 season, the ULEB Cup was renamed to the EuroCup.
References
- ^ "Newfoundland's name change now official". CBC. December 6, 2001. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b Farber, Michael (February 10, 2003). "Island hopper Raised in that noted hoops hotbed of Newfoundland, sharpshooting guard Carl English traveled 5,800 miles to become a star at Hawaii". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ a b Rossman, Nate (September 22, 2008). "Carl English Should Be in the NBA". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ "Carl English". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ a b c Burton, Scott (July 10, 2012). "He's playing in paradise, but Carl English still calls the unforgiving shores of Newfoundland home". ESPN. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "Carl English: His basketball journey from Newfoundland". Canada Basketball. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Carl English". University of Hawai'i Athletics. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c Short, Robin (July 26, 2008). "English's athleticism is as good as his story". The Telegram. Retrieved November 1, 2018 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Eaton, Jeremy (June 16, 2018). "Home court". CBC. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Carl English College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Hawaii wins WAC championship, win at Fresno State claims regular season crown". University of Hawai'i Athletics. March 2, 2002. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Luis, Cindy (January 14, 2003). "Kuebler looking like Mike". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Warriors Return To Form In Route Of Rice". KFVE. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ "Feb 2, 2003 - Tulsa 67, Hawaii 73". RealGM. February 2, 2003. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Macleod, Robert (June 28, 2003). "English attracts some attention". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Morinaga, Dayton (July 19, 2003). "Ex-'Bow English signs with Pacers". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Carl English Player Profile". RealGM. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^ Morinaga, Dayton (November 7, 2003). "For starters, it'll be Carter or Lee". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Carl English" (in Spanish). Liga ACB. Archived from the original on August 6, 2010. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Carl English G-League Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "National Basketball Development League 2003-04 Season Summary". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "NBA D-League 2004-05 Season Summary". Basketball Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "2005 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Summer League Roster". RealGM. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dec 28, 2005 - Virtus Lavoro Bologna 78, Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia 84". RealGM. December 28, 2005. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Eurobasket.com All-Croatian League Awards 2006-07". Eurobasket. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Gran Canaria inks guard Carl English". ULEB Cup. July 27, 2007. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Oct 6, 2007 - Real Betis Energia Plus 61, Herbalife Gran Canaria 68". RealGM. October 6, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "Dec 9, 2007 - Herbalife Gran Canaria 79, CB Granada 85". RealGM. December 9, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Jan 20, 2008 - FC Barcelona 74, Herbalife Gran Canaria 88". RealGM. January 20, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Gran Canaria re-signs scorer Carl English". ULEB Cup. August 3, 2008. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Oct 8, 2008 - Tecnyconta Zaragoza 76, Herbalife Gran Canaria 68". RealGM. October 8, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ DKV Joventut signs Carl English
- ^ Cajasol announces Carl English
- ^ "Carl English and Tomas Delininkaitis join AEK Athens". Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
- ^ "Edge Sign Carl English". sjedge.ca. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ McCarthy, Brendan (November 18, 2017). "'I told the guys, 'Don't worry: Carl English hits three-pointer to give St. John's Edge a win in their first-ever game". The Telegram. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ "Hometown hero Carl English sets league record as St. John's Edge sweep series". CBC. March 4, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ "Individual Offense Leaders". NBL Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Canadian National Team Profile Archived July 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "English returns home to Newfoundland to play basketball". The Sports Network. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
External links
- Euroleague.net Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- Spanish League Profile (in Spanish)
- Italian League Profile Archived 2021-12-07 at the Wayback Machine (in Italian)