John McDonald 19149 (2001-2003: Solna Vikings)

Before
191491054Loyola, IL00
1914925447Mt.Vernon (NY)19901994
19149594Iona19941998
191491593Vilpas20002001
After
191491054Loyola, IL
1914925447Mt.Vernon (NY)
19149594Iona
191491593Vilpas
Born in Mount Vernon, NY
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Outlook:
LIGHTNING QUICK GUARD. HAS THE ABILITY TO SHOOT LONG RANGE OR BREAK DOWN A DEFENDER DOWN OFF THE DRIBBLE. HAS BEEN COMPARED TO ROD STRICKLAND (WASHINGTON WIZZARD, NBA) TREMENDOUS ALL AROUND PLAYER. GOOD LISTENER. UNSELFISH PLAYER. WANTS TO WIN. VERY SKILLED BALL HANDLER WHICH ENABLES HIM TO PLAY THE 1 OR 2 POSITIONS. (IVERSON, NBA) CAN EFFECTIVELY PENETRATE AND DISH THE BALL TO SPOT-UP SHOOTERS. BORN LEADER.
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Career:
1993-1994: Mount Vernon, NY / Mount Vernon High School
1994-1995: Loyola (NCAA, starting five): 10.9ppg, 2.4rpg
1995-1996: Loyola (NCAA)
1996-1997: Iona College (NCAA)
1997-1998: Iona College (NCAA, starting five): 14.6ppg, 3.4apg
IBA
1999-2000 Vilpas Vikings, Finland First Division 22.5ppg, 7 assists, 4 rebounds per game
2000-2001: Salon Vilpas (Finland): 22.7ppg, 5.2rpg, APG-2(4.5)
2001-2002: Solna Vikings (Finland): left the team just at the beginning of the season
2004 June: European Showcase in Pomona, N.J.
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Awards/Achievements:
All-MAAC -1996-98
Third Team All New York City Metropolitan Area -1998
Finnish League Semifinals -2001