Kevin Melson 18477 (2011-2011: Leuven)
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| 18477 | 2534 | Lusitania | 0 | 0 |
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| 18477 | 98 | Pau-Lacq-Orthez | 0 | 0 |
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| 18477 | 164 | Wright St. | 1997 | 2001 |
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| 18477 | 2405 | La Union | 2005 | 2005 |
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| 18477 | 38 | Sioux Falls | 2005 | 2006 |
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| 18477 | 7196 | Reales | 2005 | 2006 |
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| 18477 | 447 | Tuebingen | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 18477 | 2418 | San Carlos | 2006 | 2006 |
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| 18477 | 461 | Groningen | 2007 | 2008 |
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| 18477 | 3 | Optima Gent | 2009 | 2010 |
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| 18477 | 301 | NaturHouse FR | 2010 | 2011 |
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Born: Sep.14, 1978 in Detroit
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Outlook:
An experienced perimetral player, who can play in the 2 and 3 positions. Can score both from inside and outside.
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Career:
Detroit, MI
1997-98 Schoolcraft JC (NJCAA)
1998-1999: Wright State University (NCAA): 27 games: 14.6ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.5apg, 1.7spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 21.2%, FT: 76.5%
1999-2000: Wright State University (NCAA): 22 games: 18.6ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.2apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 46.4%, 3PT: 31.4%, FT: 73.6%
2000-2001: Wright State University (NCAA): PPGMCC-5(15.0), RebMCC-4(6.4), 2.8apg, 1.1spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 45.7%, 3PT: 28.2%, FT: 76.0%
2001: In Nov.'01 drafted by Asheville Altitude (NBDL,12rd(93)): waived in Nov.'01 before the season started
2002: Great Lakes (CBA): 3 games
2003: Dakota Lightning (XBA-MBA, starting five), in Feb.'03 signed at Great Lakes Storm (CBA): 2 games: 2.5ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.0apg
2003: Detroit Pistons (NBA) Mini Camp
2003-2004: Kansas City Knights (ABA, starting five): 14.5ppg, 7.2reb, played also shortly at Belenenses Montepio Lusifor (Portugal-TMN): 5 games: 18.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.8apg
2004 July: Minnesota Summer League in Minneapolis, MN (Detroit Pistons)
2004-2005: Kansas City Knights (ABA, starting five): 7 games: 21.4ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 52%, 3Pts: 45%, in March '05 signed at CB Ourense (Spain-LEB1): 9 games: 12.9ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 40.5%, 3FGP: 29.4%
2005: Chicago Bulls (NBA) Mini Camp
2005: Reales de La Vega (Dominican Republic-LIDOBA)
2005-2006: La Union Colon (Argentina-Liga A, starting five): 10 games: 14.2ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.2apg, 2.0spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 48.8%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 64.7%: released in Nov.'05, next month signed at Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA), waived in Jan.'06: 8 games: 5.1ppg, 1.6rpg, FG: 45.2%, 3PT: 22.2%, FT: 91.7%, then agreed terms with Lusitânia Angra Patrimonio Mundial (Portugal-TMN): 8 games: 18.0ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 49.5%, 3PT: 25%, FT: 68.2%
2006: In April joined San Carlos (Dominican Republic-District National, starting five): PPG-1(22.7), then moved to Reales de La Vega (Dominican Republic-LIDOBA) to play at LIDOBA Tournament
2006-2007: Walter Tigers Tuebingen (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five): 20 games: 11.1ppg, 3.8rpg, 2FGP: 53.2%, 3FGP: 42.9%, FT: 64.6%
2007-2008: Played shortly at Elan Bearnais Pau-Orthez (France-ProA): ULEB Cup: 1 game: 0pts, 3reb, 2ast, then moved to Hanzevast Capitals Groningen (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five): Dutch League: 39 games: 14.5ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.5apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 56.6%, 3PT: 34.3%, FT: 72.9%; ULEB Cup: 10 games: 11.9ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg, 2.2spg, FGP: 55.7%, 3PT: 25%, FT: 70.7%
2008-2009: Optima Gent (Belgium-Division I, starting five): 32 games: 13.0ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.2apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 48.5%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 63.8%
2009-2010: Optima Gent (Belgium-Division I, starting five), in Feb.'10 sidelined for few weeks due to injury: 29 games: PPG-2(16.0), 5.4rpg, 1.6apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.8%, 3PT: 37.1%, FT: 64.7%
2010-2011: in Nov.'10 signed at Naturhouse Ferrara (Italy-Lega 2, starting five): 4 games: 6.0ppg, 5.0rpg; parted ways next month, in Jan.'11 moved to Stella Artois Leuven Bears (Belgium-Division I, starting five): 23 games: 5.2ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.1spg, FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 70.0%
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Awards/Achievements:
MCC newcomer of the Year -1999
All MCC second Team -1999
All-MCC First Team -2000, 01
MBA Champion -2003
MBA MVP -2003
ABA Finalist -2004
ABA Quarterfinals -2005
Dominican Republic LIDOBA Regular Season Champion -2005
Dominican Republic LIDOBA Champion -2005
Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Republic LIDOBA Second Team -2005
Portuguese Cup Semifinals -2006
Dominican Republic LIDOBA All-Star Game -2006
Dutch League All-Star Game -2008
Eurobasket.com All-Belgian League Second Team -2010