Steve Rich 22001 (2008-2009: Cluj Napoca)

Before
220011864Kataja00
220011431Barons Riga00
220011435Liepaja00
2200131515Cardinal Gibbons FL19881992
22001395Miami, FL19921996
22001423Strasbourg19961996
220011063Atenas Cordoba19971997
22001412Honka Espoon20032004
220012404Libertad20042005
220012030Slovintegra LVC20072009
220012670Cluj Napoca20082009
After
220011864Kataja
220011431Barons/LMT Riga
220011435BK Liepaja
2200131515Cardinal Gibbons FL
22001395Miami, FL
22001423Strasbourg
220011063Atenas Cordoba
22001412Honka Espoon
220012404Libertad
220012030Slovintegra LVC
220012670Cluj Napoca
Born: Dec.3, 1972 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Full name: Stephen Terill Rich
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Outlook:
Steve has distinguished himself as one of the top centers in international basketball. His size and strength make him a formidable force on the inside. He is a superior shot blocker with tremendous rebounding skills. Incredible low post strength. Great mobility and foot speed. Exceptionally athletic and agile for a "Big Man". Runs the floor very well. Superior shooting skills. Extraordinary shooting range for a center. Excellent jump shot from 12 to 15 feet out. Prolific dunker.
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Career:
1988-1989: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Cardinal Gibbons High School
1989-1990: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Cardinal Gibbons High School
1990-1991: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Cardinal Gibbons High School
1991-1992: Fort Lauderdale, FL / Cardinal Gibbons High School
1993-1994: University of Miami (NCAA, starting five): 21 games: 7.2ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 46.4%, FT: 46.2%
1994-1995: University of Miami (NCAA): 25 games: 7.5ppg, 4.9rpg, FGP: 46.5%, FT: 68.3%
1995-1996: University of Miami (NCAA, starting five): 28 games: 9.8ppg, 5.7rpg, FGP: 53.0%, FT: 60.2%
1996: drafted by Tampa Bay Windjammers (USBL,5rd)
1996: Treasure Coast Tropics (USBL)
1996-1997: waived at the beginning of the season by Strasbourg (France-ProA, starting five), then signed with St.Poelten (Austria): Blocks-1, RPG-1
1997: Carolina (Puerto Rico)
1997-1998: started the season with Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-Liga A): Blocks-1, RPG-5, in Jan.'98 was signed by Aliguer (Spain-LEB)
1998-1999: Ferrocaril Oeste (Argentina): Blocks-1, 12.6ppg
1999: In June replaced Nwosu in Guayama (Puerto Rico): 9.3rpg, then joined Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) in the FILA summer league
1999-2000: Tapiolan Honka (Finland): 17.5ppg, BPG-1, RPG-1(12), Saporta Cup: Reb-3(11.6), NEBL: 18.3ppg, RPG-1(12.7), got injured during the season, so did not play for some time
2000-2001: BK Ventspils (Latvia): 33 games 11.9ppg NEBL: 13.2ppg, RPG-3(10), 1.4apg
2001-2002: BK Ventspils (Latvia): 19 games 11.5ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.4apg NEBL: 16 games: 14.3ppg, 9.3rpg, 1.4apg, 1.0spg
2002-2003: In Jan.'03 signed at Livu alus/Liepaja (Latvia-LBL): 18games 17.0ppg, 12.1rpg, 1.5apg, 1.5bpg
2003-2004: Livu alus/Liepaja (Latvia-LBL), in Nov.'03 was loaned to Honka Espoo Playboys (Finland-League): FIBA Europe Cup: 9 games: 14.8ppg, 6.1rpg, 7ast; Finnish League: 27 games: 16.1ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.2apg, 1.3bpg
2004-2005: Libertad Sunchales (Argentina-Liga A): 18 games: 7.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.2spg, 1.0bpg, 2FGP: 59.6%: released in Nov.'04, at the end of next month signed at Joensuun Kataja (Finland-Sparliiga): 19 games: 17ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.8bpg, FGP: 59.6%, 3Pts: 30.8%
2005-2006: In Nov.'05 signed at BK Barons/LU Riga (Latvia-LBL, starting five): Latvian League: 8 games: 15.6ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1spg, 1.6bpg, 2FGP: 44%, 3PT: 62%, FT: 74%; Baltic League: 25 games: 10.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.0apg, BPG-3(1.8), 2FGP: 51.7%; FIBA Eurocup: 1 game 10pts 6reb 2bs
2006-2007: Barons/LMT Riga (Latvia-LBL, starting five): LBL: 5 games 7.6ppg, 5.4rpg, 0.8apg, 0.8spg; left team in April ' 07; FIBA EuroCup: 4 games: 9.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 2FGP: 41.9%, FT: 37.5%; Baltic League: 16 games: 10.8ppg, RPG-4(7.6), BPG-1(2.1), 2FGP: 57.0%, FT: 66.0%
2007-2008: Liepajas Lauvas (Latvia-LBL, starting five): 8 games: 14.9ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.4bpg, 2FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 30.0%, FT: 61.0%; Baltic League: 10 games: 12.5ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.4apg, 1.6bpg, 2FGP: 46.0%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 80.0%, left in Dec.'07, in Feb.'08 signed at Slovintegra Levice (Slovakia-Extraliga, starting five)
2008-2009: Basket Levice (Slovakia-Extraliga, starting five), in Nov.'08 moved to Univ Mobitelco Cluj Napoca (Romania-Division A): 6 games: 3.8ppg, 3.3rpg, left team in Jan.'09
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Awards/Achievements:
Austrian League Champion -1997
McDonald's Cup in Paris -1997
Argentinian League Champion -1998
Finnish Cup Finalist -2000
Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League First Team -2000,04
Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Import Players All-Star Team -2000
Latvian League Champion -2001, 02
Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League First Team -2001, 02
NEBL 3rd Place -2002
Eurobasket.com All-Latvian LBL Second Team -2003
Eurobasket.com Latvian LBL All-Imports Team -2003
Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Center of the Year -2004, 05
Finnish League Regular Season Champion -2004
Finnish League Semifinals -2004, 05
Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Second Team -2004, 05
Baltic League All-Star Game -2006
Baltic League Quarterfinals -2006
Latvian LBL Regular Season Runner-Up -2006
Latvian League Finalist -2006
Latvian League Silver Medallist -2006
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Defensive Player of the Year -2007
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League First Team -2007
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League All-Imports Team -2007