Besim Tafilaj 56838 (2007-2008: Sigal Prishtina)
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| 56838 | 4920 | Kolegji Univer. | 0 | 0 |
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| 56838 | 4919 | Peja | 0 | 0 |
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| 56838 | 168 | Texas | 1998 | 2002 |
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| 56838 | 4921 | M.Prishtina | 2004 | 2005 |
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| 56838 | 2790 | Pitesti | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 56838 | 4810 | Sigal | 2007 | 2008 |
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| 56838 | 4810 | Sigal | 2007 | 2008 |
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Born: Nov.26, 1980 in Houston, Texas
Personal:
Father Ramiz is Kosovo Albanian, mother Diane is American Born: Wisconsin
Besim has duel-citizenship U.S.A. and Kosova
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Outlook:
A strong, physical player who is very good on defensive end. Usually ends up guarding taller players because of his strength and versatility. Can shoot the ball well beyond 3 point range, but prefers to take it hard to the basket. A crowd favorite because of his acrobatic dunks. Known to hit big shots in the clutch. A team first player who doesn’t force the shot, even though he can score constantly. A true winner that does whatever it takes to win.
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Career:
1998-2002: University of Texas at Austin (NCAA-Division 1): DNP due to coaching changes and injury
2002: Hoop Zone Summer Pro/Am League: 16.4ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.1apg; Participated upon invitation in the inaugural season of the Hoop Zone Pro/Am. This league was sanctioned by the NCAA and hosted a number of established athletes including numerous NBA veterans and draft selections.
2002-2003: KB MEB Prishtina (Kosovo-Superleague): while on team travelled through Eastern Europe and played exhibition games against teams from the Croatian and Slovenian first divisions. In Feb.'03 moved to KB Exclusive Prishtina (Kosovo-Superleague): also assisted coaching of the junior team.
2003 June-July: Long Beach Summer Pro league Supercamp:
2003 July: Nike ProCity Summer pro league at Fonde (Houston): 9.2ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.1apg: Played small and power forward for team NYC sponsored by Kenny Smith
2003-2004: Universiteti Prishtina (Kosovo-LPBK): Team Captain: 25 games: 24.7ppg, 8.9rpg, 2.4spg, 3.6apg
2004-2005: Dukagjini Peje (Kosovo-Superleague): 14 games: 14.3ppg, 7rpg, 3.1apg, 1.8spg, 1.6bpg, left in Dec.'04, Jan’05 signed at Mabetex Prishtina (Kosovo-Superleague) for the remainder of the season: 14 games: 16.1ppg, 7.3rpg, 3.0apg, 1.8bpg
2005-2006: Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo-SuperLeague): 28 games: 17.9ppg, 7.8rpg, 2.6apg
2006-2007: BCMUS Arges Pitesti (Romania-Division A): released during the season
2007-2008: Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo-SuperLeague)
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Awards/Achievements:
Kosovo National Cup Finals -2004
KK Siroki Hercegtisak (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Tournament Finals -2004
Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League Entertainment Team -2004
Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League Defensive Team -2004, 05
Kosovo League Champion -2005, 06, 08, 09
Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League Defensive Player of the Year -2005
Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League Third Team -2005
Kosovo Supercup Winner -2005
Flag Day International Tournament Winner -2005
Kosovo National Cup Winner -2006, 08
Kosovo League Regular Season Runner-Up -2006
Kosovo League Regular Season Champion -2008, 09
2002 Hoop Zone Summer Pro/Am League all Second Team
RTV21 Bonus show - player of the week (15th round) ‘05
RTK Time-out show - player of the week (15th round) ‘05
KOHA Ditore (daily) - All-Superleague first team ‘05