D. J. Strawberry
Gran Canaria | |
2019–2020 | Orléans Loiret |
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2020–2021 | UCAM Murcia |
2021–2022 | Orléans Loiret |
2022 | Zamalek |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Darryl Eugene "D. J." Strawberry Jr. (born June 15, 1985) is an American-born naturalized Cameroonian[1] former professional basketball player. He is the son of former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry.
High school career
While living in Corona, California, Strawberry attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.[2] During Strawberry's senior year at Mater Dei, he defended future NBA superstar LeBron James in a nationally televised matchup against St. Vincent–St. Mary High School of Akron, Ohio. Strawberry was lauded for his efforts, which included holding James to a 33% shooting performance (8 for 24 from the field), and 0 for 8 from beyond the three-point line).[3]
Considered a four-star recruit by 247Sports, Strawberry was listed as the No. 15 shooting guard and the No. 84 player in the nation in 2003.[4]
College career
Strawberry assumed the role of a swingman for the Maryland Terrapins, and he was much valued for his on-the-ball defense. He averaged nearly 2 steals per game, leading his team in that category. He was also valued for his off-the-bench intensity; it is felt that Maryland's absence from the 2005 NCAA tournament was due in no small part to a season-ending ACL injury Strawberry suffered in mid-January of that year.
While he was primarily a swingman, a lack of depth pressed Strawberry into the role of point guard during his junior year. He had various degrees of success in this new role, leading the team in assists(4.0 per game). Strawberry received Honorable Mention All-ACC Freshman honors. During his junior year, he received Honorable Mention All-ACC Defensive Team honors, becoming the eighth player in Maryland history to lead the team in both steals and assists. In his senior season, Strawberry was voted to second team All-ACC.
Professional career
Strawberry was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 59th selection in the 2007 NBA draft. He was signed on August 28, 2007 to a two-year contract.[5]
NBA D-League
On December 18, 2007, it was announced he was assigned to the
2008–09 season
On August 25, 2008, he was traded to the
In April, 2009, he suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee, ending his season in Italy.[11] He then returned to the United States for surgery, and in July, 2009 he began a 6-month program in Los Angeles.
2009–present
In January 2010, Strawberry joined the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.[12]
In July 2010, Strawberry joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2010 NBA summer league.[13] On September 17, 2010, he was signed by the New Orleans Hornets to a non-guaranteed one-year deal.[14] However, he was later waived by the Hornets on October 20.[15] Afterwards, Strawberry re-signed with the Reno Bighorns.[16] On January 18, 2011, he signed with Lietuvos rytas of Lithuania until the end of the 2010–11 season.[17]
On August 26, 2011, Strawberry signed a two-year deal with the Israeli club Hapoel Migdal.[18] After one season in which he averaged 15.6 points in the Israeli League, he parted ways with Hapoel on June 25, 2012.[19]
On September 20, 2012, Strawberry signed with the Croatian club
On June 27, 2014, he signed with Piratas de Quebradillas of Puerto Rico for the 2014 BSN season.[25] On July 2, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Basketball League.[26]
On July 2, 2015, he signed a two-year contract with the Greek club and EuroLeague powerhouse Olympiacos.[27] After one season, he parted ways with Olympiacos.[28]
On July 22, 2016, Strawberry signed with Turkish club Beşiktaş for the 2016–17 season.[29] On July 3, 2017, he re-signed with Beşiktaş for one more season.[30]
On July 29, 2018, Strawberry signed a one-year deal with Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.[31]
On October 31, 2019, he signed with
In June 2020, he signed for one term at
He re-joined Orléans Loiret Basket on December 6, 2021.[35]
On January 30, 2022, Strawberry signed with
Cameroon national team
In 2017, Strawberry was cleared to play with the senior men's Cameroon national basketball team.[38]
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007–08 | Phoenix | 33 | 0 | 8.2 | .315 | .240 | .474 | .8 | .9 | .4 | .2 | 2.2 |
Career | 33 | 0 | 8.2 | .315 | .240 | .474 | .8 | .9 | .4 | .1 | 2.2 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007–08
|
Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
References
- ^ D.J. STRAWBERRY basketball profile Nationality: USA-Cameroonian.
- ^ "D.J. Strawberry". University of Maryland. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ "ESPN.com: NBA - LeBron James good enough as top-ranked Irish roll". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ D. J. Strawberry Recruiting Profile
- ^ Suns sign D.J. Strawberry.
- ^ Phoenix recalls D-League performer of the week Tucker.
- ^ Tucker heads to D-League, Strawberry is recalled.
- ^ Suns trade Strawberry to Rockets for rookie guard Singletary.
- ^ Rockets waive DJ Strawberry
- ^ Fortitudo Bologna lands D.J. Strawberry.
- ^ Fortitudo, Strawberry to undero surgery
- ^ Reno Bighorns announce they have acquired two new players
- ^ Lakers 2010 Summer League Schedule and Roster | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS
- ^ HORNETS SIGN D.J. STRAWBERRY AND DARRYL WATKINS
- ^ New Orleans Hornets waive guard D.J. Strawberry, roster now stands at 15
- ^ "Bighorns Re-Sign D.J. Strawberry". KOLOTV.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2010.
- ^ Lietuvos Rytas tops backcourt with Strawberry
- ^ Hapoel Migdal lands DJ Strawberry for two years
- ^ Strawberry, Randle, Bradley and Thomas leave Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem
- ^ "Cibona officially pens a deal with DJ Strawberry". Sportando. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Capitanes de Arecibo sign DJ Strawberry". Sportando. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ^ "Cibona keep DJ Strawberry". Sportando.com. July 12, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ "Cibona otpustila američki dvojac" (in Croatian). Crosarka.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ "Pau-Orthez announced DJ Strawberry". Sportando.net. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "DJ Strawberry signs with Piratas de Quebradillas". Sportando.com. June 27, 2014. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Pinar Karsiyaka lands DJ Strwarberry". Sportando.com. July 2, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ "Olympiacos adds Strawberry flavor to roster". Euroleague.net. July 2, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ "Strawberry won't continue in Olympiacos". Eurohoops.net. June 6, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ^ "Besiktas announced D.J Strawberry". Eurohoops.net. July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
- ^ Besiktas re-signs DJ Strawberry
- ^ "Herbalife Gran Canaria tabs DJ Strawberry - Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria". Club Baloncesto Gran Canaria. 29 July 2018. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Orleans ink D.J. Strawberry". Sportando. October 31, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "DJ Strawberry es la primera pieza del nuevo proyecto del UCAM Murcia". Marca (in Spanish). 6 June 2020.
- ^ "DJ Strawberry, UCAM Murcia part ways". Sportando. June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (December 6, 2021). "DJ Strawberry returns to Orleans". Sportando. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (January 30, 2022). "Zamalek SC signs DJ Strawberry". Sportando. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Zamalek v Hereda San Pablo Burgos boxscore - FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2022 - 11 February". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ DJ Strawberry can play for Cameroon at AfroBasket
External links
- NBA.com Profile Archived 2016-04-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ESPN.com profile