Eric Boateng
2012 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | London, England | 20 November 1985
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Andrew's School (Middletown, Delaware) |
College |
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Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez | |
2014–2015 | FC Mulhouse |
2015–2017 | ADA Blois |
2017–2019 | SVBD |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Eric Yamoah Boateng (born 20 November 1985) is a British former professional
High school career
Eric Boateng attended Ernest Bevin College in Tooting, South London, between 1997 and 2002, he later attended high school at St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Delaware, where he averaged 19.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.6 blocked shots a game.[3] Boateng was named Delaware high school player of the year by the Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association, and earned national recognition that included Gatorade State Player of the Year, 4th Team,[4] and garnering the ranking of the 3rd best center for the 2005 recruiting class, behind only Andrew Bynum and Amir Johnson.[5]
Boateng received scholarship offers from
McDonald's All American Game
After his high school career, Boateng was added to the 2005 McDonald's All-American Boys Game roster.[7] Boateng played for the East squad, for whom he grabbed 6 rebounds, and had an assist, in 10 minutes.[8]
College career
Boateng played four years of
"He wouldn't let us lose," ASU coach Herb Sendek said. "I'm so happy for him, because he's had an uphill climb to be in this place, to enjoy this moment."[9]
College statistics
Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | MIN | TO |
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2005–06 | Duke Blue Devils | 20 | .7 | .6 | .1 | .1 | 0 | .857 | .000 | 1.0 | 2.5 | .3 |
2006–07 | Arizona State Sun Devils | Did not play (transfer rules) | ||||||||||
2007–08 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 34 | 3.9 | 2.6 | .2 | .1 | .3 | .615 | .000 | .365 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
2008–09 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 31 | 1.8 | 2 | .2 | .2 | .2 | .615 | .000 | .409 | 8.2 | .3 |
2009–10 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 33 | 8.8 | 7.2 | .9 | .6 | .8 | .665 | .000 | .542 | 27.1 | 2.1 |
Totals: | 29.5 | 3.8 | 3.1 | .35 | .25 | .325 | .688 | .000 | .579 | 12.35 | .975 |
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Boateng joined the New York Knicks for the 2010 NBA Summer League, where he averaged 3.6 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game. His performances impressed the Denver Nuggets, who signed him to play in their pre-season squad. Through 5 games with the Nuggets, Boateng averaged 1.6 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game, including a career high 10 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was the last player cut by the Nuggets before the start of the 2010–11 NBA season.[10]
Boateng was selected by the
In November 2011, Boateng signed with the Greek Basket League team Peristeri.[13] Boateng was sidelined in January 2012 with a calf injury.[14]
In 2012, he joined
On 25 September 2013, Boateng signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[15] However, he was waived on 9 October.[16]
In late October 2013, he joined
On 21 June 2015, he signed to play with ADA Blois Basket 41 in Blois.[18]
In August 2017, Boateng signed with Saint-Vallier Basket Drôme of the NM1 (French third division).[19]
International career
Boateng made his debut for
References
- ^ "Team GB announces result of Athletes Commission elections". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 30 November 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Six athletes elected onto the BOA Athletes Commission". British Olympic Association. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "TheSunDevils.com Eric Boateng Profile". Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
- ^ "TheSunDevils.com Eric Boateng Profile". Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
- ^ Scout.com 2005 College Recruit Player Rankings.
- ^ ScoutHoops.com Eric Boateng Profile.
- ^ CollegeBasketballRivals.com 2005 McDonald's All-American Team announced
- ^ "McDepk.com 2005 McDonald's All American Game Official Basketball Box Score" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ^ AZCentral.com Eric Boateng leads ASU Sun Devils past Stanford Cardinal.
- ^ Nuggets waive rookie C Eric Boateng
- ^ 2010 NBA D-League Draft Results Archived 17 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Toros Trade Thomas Gardner for Eric Boateng
- ^ Eric Boateng Signs With Peristeri in Greece
- ^ British Basketball Eric Boateng
- ^ "Lakers add Eric Boateng and Darius Johnson-Odom to training camp". Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ Lakers Waive Eric Boateng and Dan Gadzuric
- ^ Eric Boateng Signs with La Union Formosa in Argentina
- ^ Eric Boateng Makes Blois Basket 41 Switch
- ^ Eric Boateng joins St Vallier
- ^ The Players – Eric Boateng
- ^ "Great Britain Roster". Eurobasket2011.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2019.