Izett Buchanan 7842 (2007-2007: La Union)

Before
78427583Assis Basket00
78425806Boston College00
78428545Universo/Goiania00
78421986Toros00
7842568Marist19911995
7842339Racing Paris20032004
78426020Brasilia20042004
78428821Tahitian N.20052006
After
78427583Assis Basket
78425806Boston College
78428545Universo/Goiania
78421986Gatos de Monagas
7842568Marist
7842339Racing Paris
78426020Brasilia
78428821Tahitian N.
Born: May 8,1972
Full name: William Izett Buchanan
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Outlook:
Very good shooter and scorer...has good athletical abilties...good overall basketball skills...outstanding college career at Marist; Complete offensive weapon; Excellent shooter with a quick release and the ability to make himself open to catch and shoot; Will be able to create his own opportunities off the dribble; Likes to take good shots with confidence but also has the ability to drive to the basket and is a good finisher; Has long arms, lpays passing lanes well in defense and gives opponent a hard time to score as he mantains good solid defensive stands on ball.
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Career:
1993-1994: Marist College (NCAA): 7.2ppg
1994-1995: Marist College (NCAA, starting five): PPGNCAA-10(25.4), RebConf-1(9.5)
1995-1996: Den Boss (Holland, starting five)
1996-1997: Hapoel Givataim (Israel-Leumit B, starting five): PPG-1(35ppg)
1997: San Juan (Puerto Rico, starting five)
1997-1998: Hapoel Givataim (Israel-Leumit B): PPG-2(29.1)
1998-1999: Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel-Leumit A): 2 games: 12ppg, 5rpg, left at the end of Sep.'98 due to lack fo payments, then signed with Andino La Rioja (Argentina), but had to leave before the end of season due to the same reason (missing payments): 2 games: 7.5ppg
1999: Gaiteros de Zulia (Venezuela), waived during the season: 5 games: 25ppg, 5.6rpg, 3.6apg
1999-2000: Maccabi Carmiel (Israel-Leumit B): during the season got injured and was replaced by Haslett
2000: ACMT Pro Camp in Columbus (Ohio)
2000-2001: Maccabi Ashdod (Israel-LeumitB, starting five): PPG-1(26.9), 6.3rpg, 3.5apg
2001: In July was signed by Cocodrilos de Caracas (Venezuela)
2002: Goias / Universo / Ajax (Brazil), in July went to Shanshi YuJing (China-D2-Summer League, starting five): PPG-2(24), 8.5rpg, APG-2(5.5), SPG-3(2.1spg)
2002-2003: In Sep.'02 was tested by Antranik Beirut (Lebanon), but then signed at Club Central (Lebanon, starting five): 23.86ppg(2nd) , 10.07rpg, 4.79apg(5th), 2spg(6th)
2003: Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB): in May was replaced by Myron Brown
2003 July: Global Summer League in Iraklio (Ergofit team)
2003: Henan Hong Li (China-D2, starting five): PPG-1(30), SPG-1(2.4)
2003-2004: In Nov.'03 signed 1-month contract as replacement player at Paris Basket Racing (France-ProA): 3 games: 5.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.6apg, in Feb.'04 agreed terms with Stade Clermont-Ferrand (France-ProB, starting five): 5 games: 12.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.0apg
2004: Brasilia (Brazil)
2004-2005: In Jan.'05 signed 2-months contract with Valence Condom Gers Basket (France-N1, starting five) as a replacement for injured player: 8 games: 23.3ppg, 8.4rpg, 3.0apg, 2.6spg
2005: In June signed at Gatos de Monagas Cats (Venezuela-LPB, starting five) for the play-offs: 17.5ppg , 7.5rpg , 3apg, 2spg
2005-2006: Tahitian Noni/Jundiai (Brazil-NLB, starting five): 28.7ppg, 6.7rpg
2006: in Feb. Signed at Conti / A.M.E.A. / Assis (Brazil-BNL, starting five): 19.3mpg, 13.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg, split minutes with Brazilian national team member, in September joined Boston College (Chile-DIMAYOR, starting five): released after coaching position changed: 26ppg, 6.5rpg
2006-2007: In Jan.'07 signed at La Union Formosa (Argentina-TNA, starting five), left in Feb.'07
2007, August: LNBP "En Fuego Hoops" Player Showcase, San Diego, CA
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Awards/Achievements:
Northeast Conference Player of the Year -1995
Broke Rik Smits(Indiana Pacers)single season scoring record at Marist - 95
ECAC First Team -1995
NEC Player of the Year - 95
Israeli League runner up (29ppg) - 97-98
Venezuelan League Semifinals(Cocodrillos) -2001
Chinese Summer leage Finals (24ppg,8.5rpg,5.5apg)-2002
Chinese Summer League Champion (30ppg, 2.4spg) -2003
Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese D2 First Team -2003
French ProB Regular Season Champion -2004
Venezuela league playoffs-2005
Brazilian League playoffs -2006