J.R. Koch 17814 (2004-2005: Montecatini)
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| 17814 | 410 | Saint Quentin | 0 | 0 |
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| 17814 | 26872 | Morton (IL) | 1991 | 1995 |
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| 17814 | 554 | Iowa | 1995 | 1999 |
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| 17814 | 7138 | FC Mulhouse | 2000 | 2001 |
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| 17814 | 8 | Limoges | 2001 | 2002 |
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| 17814 | 328 | Galatasaray | 2002 | 2003 |
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Born: Sep.10, 1976 in Peoria (Illinois)
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Outlook:
From a physical standpoint, JR has really bulked over the last two seasons. While the strength of his game is on the perimeter, he has become much more of a force in the paint. JR remains a prolific 3 point shooter for his size. He can play the #4 and the #5.
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Career:
1994-1995: Morton, IL / Morton High School
1995-1996: University of Iowa (NCAA): 32 games: 3.4ppg, 2.6rpg
1996-1997: University of Iowa (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 8.0ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 29.5%, FT: 71.8%
1997-1998: University of Iowa (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 6.9ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 47.1%, FT: 72.7%
1998-1999: University of Iowa (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 10.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 38.7%, FT: 74.7%
1999: Portsmouth Pre-NBA Draft Tournament (All-Tournament Team)
1999: drafted by New Jersey Shorecats (USBL,2rd(20)) and by New York Knicks (NBA,2rd(46))
1999-2000: New Jersey Nets (NBA) Training Camp, in Dec.'99 signed by Ieper (Belgium)
2000: Rocky Mountain Revue (Phoenix Suns)
2000-2001: Started the season in Dec.'00 at Las Vegas Silver Bandits (IBL), in Jan.'01 signed with Mulhouse (France-ProB): 14 games: 15.8ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.1apg; left the team in April '01
2001-2002: CSP Limoges (France-ProA, starting five): 4 games: 7.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 2ast, then moved to St. Quentin (Fra-Pro B) to replace Jacob Jaccks from 1st to 17th November: 2 games: 17.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg
2002: July: Orlando Summer League (Indiana Pacers team)
2002-2003: Galatasaray Istanbul (Turkey-TBL, starting five): 31 games: 16.7ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg
2003: got injured in Sep.'03 and was sidelined for 5 months
2004-2005: Gloria Due Montecatini (Italy-Lega 2, starting five): 26 games: 12.2ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 55.3%, 3FGP-1(48.8%)
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Awards/Achievements:
Turkish Cup Final Four -2003
Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Forward of the Year -2003
Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League First Team -2003
Eurobasket.com Turkish League All-Imports Team -2003
Turkish League Semifinals -2003