Juan Mendez 46937 (2012-2013: Z*Montreal J.)
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| 46937 | 299 | Trapani | 0 | 0 |
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| 46937 | 3533 | Soles | 0 | 0 |
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| 46937 | 578 | Niagara | 2001 | 2005 |
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| 46937 | 357 | Panellinios | 2005 | 2006 |
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| 46937 | 1824 | Ironi Nahariya | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 46937 | 435 | Macc.Rishon | 2007 | 2008 |
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| 46937 | 4369 | Xinjiang FT | 2008 | 2009 |
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| 46937 | 3762 | Sameji | 2011 | 2011 |
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Born: May 23, 1981
Full Name: Juan Carlos Mendez
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Outlook:
NBA Calibre, Experienced PF is a prolific, efficient, consistent scorer and rebounder. Juan has an excellent back to the basket game, uses his size and strength fights very well for position with multiple moves, drop step or spin move and dunk. He can draw double team and is good interior and exterior passer. His IQ allows him to draw a lot of fouls creating physical play and he is a good free throw shooter who can convert, and causes opponents in foul trouble. Juan face up game even more deadlier as he is consistent 3 point shooter and greater threat in the perimeter who has the ability to drive the ball to the basket for strong and one finishes.
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Career:
Montreal, Quebec
1999-2000: Florida Air Academy (Melbourne, FL): 12.3ppg, 7.3rpg
2001-2002: Niagara University (NCAA): 32 games: 9.9ppg, 6.1rpg, FGPMAAC-1(57.0%), FT: 67.2%
2002-2003: Niagara University (NCAA, starting five): 29 games: 18.4ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 60.2%, FT: 73.9%
2003: Southern California Summer Pro League (Canada National Team)
2003-2004: Niagara University (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 20.5ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.8bpg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 28.8%, FT: 80.8%
2004-2005: Niagara University (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: PPGNCAA-3(23.5), RebNCAA-10(10.6), 1.3apg, 1.2spg, 2.1bpg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 30.5%, FT: 81.5%: Finished career at Niagara ranked second in career points scored (2,210), field goals made (750), third in rebounds (1,053) and fourth in blocks (170)
2005: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft)
2005 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp
2005 July: Southern California Summer Pro League (Miami Heat)
2005-2006: In Sep.'05 was tested by Lottomatica Roma (Italy-Serie A), then signed at Banca Nuova Trapani (Italy-Lega 2): 14 games: 19.5ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8spg, 1.2bpg, 2FGP: 53.6%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 72.3%, released in Jan.'06, then signed at Panellinios Athens (Greece-A1): Greek League: 2 games: 1.5ppg, 1.5rpg; 2 games: 3pts, released next month
2006 July: Toshiba Vegas Summer League (New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets)
2006-2007: In Oct.'06 signed at Hapoel Ironi Nahariya (Israel-Premier League): FIBA EuroCup: 6 games: 18.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 48.2%, 3FGP: 45.8%, FT: 77.8%; Israeli League: 27 games: 15.6ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.0apg, 1.1spg, 1.2bpg, 2FGP: 61.3%, 3PT: 33.7%, FT: 83.6%
2007-2008: Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Premier League, starting five): 19 games: 16.7ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 60.4%,3PT: 33.72%, FT: 67.4%; released in April '08
2008-2009: Xinjiang Gyang Hui Flying Tigers (China-CBA, starting five): 62 games: 24.1ppg, 9.6rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg, 1.4bpg, FGP: 60.9%, 3PT: 35.8%, FT: 73.9%
2011: Sameji (Dominican Republic-SRT, starting five), in September moved to Cocolos de San Pedro de Macoris (Dominican Republic-LNB)
2012: Cocolos de San Pedro de Macoris (Dominican Republic-LNB)
2012-2013: Montreal Jazz (NBL Canada): 26 games: 9.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 48.2%, 3PT: 35.2%, FT: 75.9%
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Awards/Achievements:
HS All-State Second Team -2001
HS the Georgia-Florida All-Star Game -2001
MAAC Tournament Finalist -2002, 04
All-MAAC Sixth Man Award -2002
MAAC All-Rookie Team -2002
NCAA All-Canadian Team -2003
Canadian National Team -2003-07
Canadian University National Team -2003
World University Games -2003
All-MAAC First Team -2004, 05
MAAC Regular Season Runner-Up -2004
NABC All-NCAA District 2 First Team -2005
MAAC Regular Season Co-Champion -2005
MAAC Tournament Winner -2005
All-MAAC Player of the Year -2005
Tournament of the Americas (Copa America) in Santo Domingo -2005
Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Second Team -2007
Tournament of the Americas -2007: 8 games: 8.9ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 52.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 52.0%
Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Bosman Player of the Year -2008
Chinese CBA Regular Season Runner-Up -2009
Chinese CBA Finalist -2009
Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese CBA Honorable Mention -2009