Byron Sanders 52435 (2009-2011: Lugano)
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| 52435 | 684 | Norrkoping | 0 | 0 |
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| 52435 | 27311 | Harrison Central MS | 1998 | 2002 |
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| 52435 | 207 | UNC | 2002 | 2006 |
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| 52435 | 2480 | Phoenix | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 52435 | 1008 | Queluz | 2007 | 2008 |
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| 52435 | 1751 | Yambol | 2008 | 2009 |
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| 52435 | 1148 | Lugano | 2010 | 2011 |
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Born: Sep.8, 1983 in Gulfport, MS
Full name: Byron Louis Sanders
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Outlook:
Big versatile swing man 6’9 with a great perimeter touch, able to finish in traffic, at the rim. Very unselfish player with long arms, great defender loves to compete. Also, a good ball handler for his size. Game is similar to a player like Lamar Odem
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Career:
Lyman, MS
2001-2002: Gulfport, MS / Harrison Central High School: 13.9ppg, 12.8rpg, 5.2bpg
2002-2003: University of North Carolina (NCAA): 35 games: 1.9ppg, 2.4rpg; FG
2003-2004: University of North Carolina (NCAA): 28 games: 0.5ppg, 1.0rpg; FG
2004-2005: University of North Carolina (NCAA): 26 games: 0.8ppg; FG
2005-2006: University of North Carolina (NCAA): 31 games: 2.5ppg, 2.4rpg; FG
2006-July: NBA Southern California Summer Pro League in Long Beach, CA (Los Angeles Lakers): 6 games: 1.7ppg, 1.5rpg
2006-2007: Phoenix Hagen (Germany-2.Bundesliga), left in Dec.'06: 13 games: 7.7ppg, 5.8rpg, 2FGP: 54.8%, FT: 43.5%
2007-2008: Norrköping Dolphins (Sweden-Basketligan): only pre-season, in Sep.'08 signed at Queluz Sintra Patrimonio Mundial (Portugal-Proliga): Portuguese League: 28 games: 14.0ppg, 7.9rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 51.0%; 25 games: 14.1ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 41.0%, FT: 51.0%
2008-2009: Tundja Yambol (Bulgaria-NBL, starting five): 26 games: 12.5ppg, RPG-1(10.8), 1.3spg, BPG-1(1.3), FGP: 56.9%, 3PT: 22.7%, FT: 55.2%
2009-2010: BC Lugano Tigers (Switzerland-LNA, starting five): 39 games: 7.2ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1spg, BPG-5(1.2), FGP: 58.0%, 3PT: 34.5%, FT: 38.6%
2010-2011: BC Lugano Tigers (Switzerland-LNA): EuroChallenge: 8 games: 3.1ppg, 4.3rpg; Swiss League: 33 games: 5.7ppg, 5.6rpg, FGP: 55.0%, 3PT: 26.7%, FT: 36.1%
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Awards/Achievements:
ACC Tournament Semifinals -2003, 05, 06
ACC Regular Season Champion -2005
NCAA Champion -2005
ACC Regular Season Runner-Up -2006
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese Proliga Honorable Mention -2008
Eurobasket.com Bulgarian League All-Defensive Team -2009
Eurobasket.com Bulgarian League All-Imports Team -2009
Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Second Team -2009
Eurobasket.com All-Bulgarian League Defensive Player of the Year -2009
Swiss League Regular Season Champion -2010, 11
Swiss League Champion -2010, 11
Swiss League Cup Finalist -2010
Swiss League Cup Winner -2011
Swiss Cup Winner -2011