Trahson Burrell (born November 16, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Libertadores de Querétaro of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). He played college basketball for Lee College and the Memphis Tigers.
| No. 45 – Libertadores de Querétaro | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | LNBP |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 16, 1992 Albany, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | |
| NBA draft | 2016: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Long Island Nets |
| 2017–2018 | Memphis Hustle |
| 2018 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2018–2020 | Texas Legends |
| 2021 | Syracuse Stallions |
| 2021–2022 | Edmonton Stingers |
| 2022–present | Libertadores de Querétaro |
Early life and high school career
editBurrell was born and grew up in Albany, New York and initially attended Bishop Maginn High School. Following his sophomore year, Burrell transferred to the St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut and to Summit Christian Academy in East Lansing, Michigan for his senior year.[1]
College career
editLee
editBurrell began his collegiate career at Lee College. As a sophomore, Burrell averaged 25.2 points (3rd-highest in the NJCAA), 7.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game and was ranked as one of the top junior college recruits in his class. He ultimately committed to Memphis to continue his college career.[2]
Memphis
editBurrell spent his final two seasons of college eligibility playing for the Memphis Tigers. As a junior, he averaged 9.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.[3] As a senior, Burrell averaged 10 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.[4]
Professional career
editLong Island Nets
editBurrell was selected with the 14th pick in the 2nd round of the 2016 NBA Development League draft by the Long Island Nets.[5] In his first professional season, Burrell averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.39 steals per game in 49 games (36 starts). He also participated in the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2017 D-League All-Star Game.[6]
Memphis Hustle
editThe Nets traded Burrell to the Memphis Hustle before the start of the 2017–18 NBA G League season.[7] He averaged 13.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in 32 games with the Hustle before being waived on February 8, 2018.[8]
Maccabi Haifa
editBurrell signed with Maccabi Haifa B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League on April 5, 2018.[9] He averaged 2.8 points and 2.8 rebounds over four games.[10]
Texas Legends
editBurrell was selected by the Texas Legends out of the G-League available player pool on December 3, 2018.[11] Burrell was suspended twice during the 2018–19 NBA G League season, receiving a three game suspension in February due to a postgame altercation and missing another in March due to his involvement in an on-court altercation.[12][13] Burrell averaged 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 27 games, all off the bench, for the Legends.[14] Following his performance with the Legends Burrell was named to the Dallas Maverick's Summer League roster.[15] Burrell was waived by the Legends on February 13, 2020.[16]
Edmonton Stingers
editBurrell joined the Edmonton Stingers for the 2021–22 BCL Americas.[17] He led the Edmonton Stingers to the club's first international victory against Nicaraguan club Real Estelí on December 13, 2021.
References
edit- ^ Singelais, Mark (November 10, 2015). "Memphis' Trahson Burrell not taking senior year for granted". Times Union. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Jason (August 25, 2014). "Tigers Basketball Notebook: Former JUCO standout Trahson Burrell expected to bring scoring punch". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Wade, Don (December 18, 2015). "A Football-Basketball Sweep of Ole Miss? 'Sweet,' Says Trahson Burrell". The Daily News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Costello, Sean (January 6, 2017). "Brooklyn Nets: Three D-League Players To Watch". NothinButNets.com. FanSided. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Former Tiger Duo Drafted Into NBA D-League". GoTigersGo.com. University of Memphis Athletic Department. October 30, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Ceide, Mike (October 19, 2017). "Hustle trade for former Memphis Tiger Trahson Burrell". WREG.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Greer, Jarvis (October 21, 2017). "Memphis Hustle get former Tiger in trade". WMCActionNews5.com. WMC-TV. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Cicci, Samuel (February 9, 2018). "The Hustle Dispatch: Week 14". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Trahson Burrell signed by Maccabi Haifa". Court-Side.com. April 5, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "0:Trahson Burrell". Basket.co.il. Israel Basketball Super League. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Legends Acquire Trahson Burrell". Texas.GLeague.NBA.com. Texas Legends. December 3, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Trahson Burrell: Dealt three-game suspension". RotoWire.com. CBS Sports. February 12, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "Trahson Burrell: Suspended one game". RotoWire.com. CBS Sports. March 9, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "Trahson Burrell G-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Bernier, Blake (July 1, 2019). "Pair of Racers to play in NBA Summer League". Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Trahson Burrell: Cut loose by Legends". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
- ^ "CEBL Announces Training Camp Roster Ahead Of Basketball Champions League Of Americas". Edmonton Stingers. November 29, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.