British Basketball League Best Players of All Time

The British Basketball League (BBL) is the premier men’s professional basketball league in Great Britain. Featuring 10 teams from England and Scotland, this competitive league showcases the highest level of play for its players. Alongside the BBL Championship, three additional knockout competitions are held: BBL Cup, BBL Trophy and Play-Offs which add to an exciting season of competition every year. With a long history that dates back to 1987, fans across both countries get excited each season to see who will take home bragging rights as champions.

1. Rahmon Fletcher

Career

• High school: Paseo (Kansas City, Missouri)
• College: Green Bay (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: BSW Weert
• 2014–2017: Newcastle Eagles
• 2017–2018: Košice
• 2018–2022: Newcastle Eagles
• 2022–present: Manchester Giants
• 3× BBL Cup MVP (2015–2017), 2× BBL Most Valuable Player (2016, 2017), 4× First-team All-BBL (2015–2017, 2022), BBL Finals MVP (2015), First-team All-Horizon League (2010), 2× Second-team All-Horizon League (2009, 2011), Horizon League All-Newcomer Team (2008)

Rahmon Fletcher was born on November 16, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended high school at Paseo and played college basketball for Green Bay from 2007-2011.

Fletcher was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 61st pick of the 2011 NBA Draft but did not sign a contract and instead opted to play overseas for three seasons. In 2016 he signed with Manchester Giants of the British Basketball League (BBL).

Rahmon is an American point guard who has played internationally for Bahrain, Luxembourg and Serbia as well as domestically in Spain, Italy and Germany before signing with Manchester Giants in 2016. 

Rahmon Fletcher is a professional basketball player who has played for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League.

He was also part of the Košice team that won the 2017-2018 season of the Slovakian top-tier league, which qualifies them to compete in next year's EuroCup tournament. Rahmon Fletcher is a 6'8" forward and has been playing professionally since 2011. 

In 2018, he joined Manchester Giants as their first American player and helped them win both their domestic leagues (the English BBL and National Basketball League) during his time there.

2. Nigel Lloyd

Nigel Lloyd is a professional basketball player who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He has previously played for teams such as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks, and was named the BBL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

Lloyd is an experienced player, having won several titles throughout his career including two championships with Newcastle Eagles in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he joined Team Bath on a two-year contract, but left after one season to return to Newcastle Eagles where he currently plays.

Nigel Lloyd is known for his strong defense and ability to score points both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset to any team he joins Nigel Lloyd is a former English footballer who played as a defender. 

He started his career with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2004.

After spending two seasons at Wigan, Lloyd joined QPR in 2006 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League that season. 

In 2008, he moved back to Manchester United on loan but was not offered a permanent contract by manager Alex Ferguson and subsequently retired from football later that year. 

After retiring from football, Lloyd became an ambassador for Special Needs Sport UK and has since worked with many young athletes through charity events and coaching sessions.

3. Tony Dorsey

Career

• College: North Alabama (1988–1992)
• NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1994–2009
• Position: Power forward / Center
• 1994–1996: Birmingham Bullets
• 1996: Steiner Bayreuth
• 1996–1998: Birmingham Bullets
• 1998–2000: Manchester Giants
• 2000–2001: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2001–2002: Cholet Basket
• 2002–2005: Telindus Oostende
• 2005: Eurorida Scafati
• 2005–2006: Fileni Bpa Jesi
• 2006–2007: Newcastle Eagles
• 2007–2008: Guildford Heat
• 2008–2009: Everton Tigers
• 2009: Liverpool Basketball Club
• French League Best Scorer (2002), NCAA Division II champion (1991)

Tony Dorsey played in the NBA for ten seasons, from 1994 to 2009. He started his career with the Birmingham Bullets before joining Steiner Bayreuth and then finally Birmingham.

Tony is best known for his time as a power forward or center; during this time he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. After leaving the NBA, Tony has continued to play professionally in Europe and Asia, most notably winning an Italian title with Virtus Bologna in 2011-12 season.

In 2013, Tony was named head coach of English side Gateshead Thunderbirds after previously coaching Spanish club Gran Canaria over two spells (2011–2013). 

Tony married his long term girlfriend Aimee Green in July 2016 and they have one child together Tony Dorsey is a professional basketball player who has played for the Manchester Giants, HaPoel Jerusalem, Cholet Basket and Telindus Oostende.

He was most recently playing with Eurorida Scafati in Italy. Tony Dorsey began his career as a guard before moving to forward during his time with the Newcastle Eagles and Everton Tigers. In 2002, he became French League Best Scorer while playing for the Manchester Giants. 

His awards include an NCAA Division II champion (1991) and two-time British Basketball League MVP (1998–1999). 

Tony Dorsey retired from professional basketball in 2009 after spending eight seasons with Liverpool Basketball Club where he won three league titles and one cup competition as well as being voted Players' Player of the Year twice.

4. Alton Byrd

Career

• High school: Archbishop Riordan, (San Francisco, California)
• College: Columbia (1976–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 10 / Pick: 186th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1979–1997
• Position: Point guard
• 1979–1982: Crystal Palace
• 1983–1987: Murray International
• 1987–1988: Manchester United
• 1988–1989: Glasgow Rangers
• 1990–1992: Kingston Kings
• 1992–1994: Guildford Kings
• 1994–1997: Crystal Palace
• 5× Scottish League champion, 4 xBBL MVP (1980, 1981, 1991, 1992), Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1979), 3× All-Ivy League (1977–1979)

Alton Byrd is a basketball executive who has worked in the NBA and G League. He first entered the league as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1995.

In 1997, he was named Vice President of Business Operations for the Nets, where he remained until his retirement in 2016. Byrd played college ball at Columbia and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1979.

After playing four seasons in the NBA, he retired from professional basketball following the 1997 season. Byrd currently works as Vice President of Basketball Operations for Long Island Nets LLC., a subsidiary of Sterling Properties Incorporated that operates several G League teams including Brooklyn Nets and Long Island Ducks.

Alton Byrd was born in Queens, New York and starred at Crystal Palace before moving to Manchester United. At Manchester United, Byrd became one of the most versatile players in English football, appearing as a midfielder or point guard. 

He won three Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time with the club, making him one of their all-time legends.

After departing from Manchester United in 1989, Byrd spent several years playing for Glasgow Rangers and Kingston Kings before retiring from professional football in 1997. 

Alton Byrd is currently a commentator for Fox Sports North Carolina and formerly served as an assistant coach with the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team.

5. Geno Crandall

Career

• High school: DeLaSalle (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
• College: , North Dakota (2014–2018), Gonzaga (2018–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2020: Tuři Svitavy
• 2020–2022: Leicester Riders
• 2022–present: BG Göttingen
• 2× BBL Most Valuable Player (2021, 2022), BBL Play-off Final MVP (2022), BBL Cup Most Valuable Player (2022), 2x Second-team all Big Sky (2017, 2018)

Geno Crandall is a professional basketball player who plays for the BG Göttingen team in Germany. Geno was born on October 21, 1996 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended DeLaSalle High School before heading to North Dakota State University where he played from 2014-2018.

Shortly after graduating from NDSU, Geno signed with Gonzaga and has been playing there since 2018-19 season. Geno is a point guard and his main strengths are his shooting ability as well as passing skills which make him an important part of any team he's on. 

He has so far represented the United States at youth level but hasn't yet made it onto the senior national team roster despite showing great potential during his time with them thus far.

Geno Crandall is a 2019 NBA Draft Undrafted player who has a career in the BBL and German Basketball Bundesliga. In his two seasons with Tuři Svitavy, he was named MVP of the BBL Cup and second-team all Big Sky. 

He then signed with BG Göttingen for the 2020 season where he became their Most Valuable Player and also helped them to reach the play-offs final. Geno Crandall has been recognised with multiple awards including 2x BBL MVP, 2x Second Team All Big Sky and 1x EuroCup Winner's Cup Trophy.

6. Justin Robinson

Career

• High school: Blair Academy, (Blairstown, New Jersey)
• College: Rider (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011: Maroussi
• 2011–2012: Apollon Limassol
• 2012–2013: BC Kyiv
• 2013: Uppsala Basket
• 2013–2014: Falco KC Szombathely
• 2014: Atomerőmű SE
• 2014–2015: Apollon Limassol
• 2015: Kolossos Rodou
• 2015–2016: Aries Trikala
• 2016–2017: Doxa Lefkadas
• 2017: Saint-Quentin
• 2017–present: London Lions
• 2× BBL Most Valuable Player (2018–2019), First-team All-BBL (2018), First-team All-MAAC (2011)

Robinson was born in 1987, and is from Brixton, London. Robinson played college basketball for Rider before being drafted by the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011 without ever playing a game of professional basketball.

Robinson has since signed with the English team London Lions, where he currently plays point guard and shooting guard. Robinson is considered to be one of the most versatile players in Europe, as he can play both inside and out on the floor due to his strong offensive skillset.

Robinson remains an unsigned free agent as of 2019, but is reportedly considering returning to North America once his contract with England expires later this year Robinson was drafted out of high school in the second round by the London Lions. 

Robinson has spent most of his career with Apollon Limassol in Cyprus, but he's had some stints in other leagues as well.

He's been a mainstay on both their senior and junior teams, amassing numerous accolades along the way. Robinson is coming off an MVP season with Kyiv where they reached the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time ever as an amateur team. 

With more experience under his belt and continuing to develop his game, there's no telling how high up this list of awards could go.

7. Andrew Sullivan

Nigel Lloyd is a professional basketball player who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He has previously played for teams such as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks, and was named the BBL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

Lloyd is an experienced player, having won several titles throughout his career including two championships with Newcastle Eagles in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he joined Team Bath on a two-year contract, but left after one season to return to Newcastle Eagles where he currently plays.

Nigel Lloyd is known for his strong defense and ability to score points both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset to any team he joins Nigel Lloyd is a former English footballer who played as a defender. 

He started his career with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2004.

After spending two seasons at Wigan, Lloyd joined QPR in 2006 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League that season. 

In 2008, he moved back to Manchester United on loan but was not offered a permanent contract by manager Alex Ferguson and subsequently retired from football later that year. 

After retiring from football, Lloyd became an ambassador for Special Needs Sport UK and has since worked with many young athletes through charity events and coaching sessions.

8. Charles Smith

Career

• High school: Chichester (Boothwyn, Pennsylvania)
• College: Rider (1993–1997)
• NBA draft: 1997 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1997–2016
• Position: Forward
• Number: 10
• 1997–1998: York City Cyclones
• 1999–2000: Newcastle Eagles
• 2000–2001: WBC Wels
• 2001: Atlantic City Seagulls
• 2001–2002: Física
• 2002–2005: Newcastle Eagles
• 2005: Scottish Rocks
• 2005–2006: Efes Pilsen
• 2006: Newcastle Eagles
• 2006–2007: Clavijo
• 2007–2016: Newcastle Eagles
• BBL Most Valuable Player (2015), 3× BBL Team of the Year (2010, 2011, 2015), 6× BBL champion (2006, 2008–2010, 2012, 2014), 3× BBL Trophy MVP (2005, 2010, 2015), 5× BBL Trophy winner (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012), 4× BBL champion (2005, 2006, 2009, 2012), BBL Play-off Finals MVP (2012), BBL Cup winner (2012), BBL Cup MVP (2012), No. 10 retired by Newcastle Eagles, NEC Rookie of the Year (1994)
• Points: 7,048 (16.1 ppg)
• Steals: 649 (1.5 spg)
• Three-pointers: 767 (1.8 3pg)

Charles Smith was born on October 23, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school at Chichester (Boothwyn, Pennsylvania). Charles played college basketball for Rider from 1993 to 1997.

After his college career ended, he went undrafted in the 1997 NBA draft but joined the York City Cyclones of the British Basketball League instead. In 2000, Charles signed with Newcastle Eagles of the English National Basketball League and helped them win promotion to the Premier League that year.

The next season he moved to Atlantic City Seagulls where he averaged 15 points per game over two seasons before joining Física midway through 2002-03 season.

They were relegated at the end of that campaign and Smith left Europe shortly after that debacle finishing his professional playing career in Spain with Valencia Basket Club later that year.

9. John Amaechi

Career

• High school: , Stockport Grammar School, (Stockport, England), St. John's, (Toledo, Ohio)
• College: , Vanderbilt (1990–1991), Penn State (1992–1995)
• NBA draft: 1995 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1995–2003
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 13, 26
• 1995–1996: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1996: Cholet
• 1996–1997: Panathinaikos
• 1997: Virtus Bologna
• 1997–1998: Sheffield Sharks
• 1998–1999: CSP Limoges
• 1999–2001: Orlando Magic
• 2001–2003: Utah Jazz
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1996), BBL MVP (1998), BBL All-Star (1998)
• Points: 1,837 (6.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 772 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 228 (0.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Commonwealth Games, Representing the  England, : 2006 Melbourne: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Commonwealth Games
• Representing the  England
• : 2006 Melbourne: Men's basketball

John Amaechi is a basketball player who was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended high school at Stockport Grammar School and then played college ball at Vanderbilt and Penn State.

After playing professionally for several years, he retired from professional play in 2007 to focus on his coaching career with the Milwaukee Bucks' development team. 

In 2010, he became an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA where he remained until 2015 when he was hired as head coach of the Nigerian national team.

As of early 2018, John Amaechi continues to serve as head coach of Nigeria's national basketball team which has qualified for both FIBA World Cup 2019 and 2020 tournaments thus far. 

Amaechi was a power forward and center who played in the NBA from 1995 to 2003. He won two titles with Utah in 2001 and 2002, as well as an FIBA Intercontinental Cup title with Panathinaikos in 1996.

Amaechi also competed at the Summer Olympics twice - he made the 2000 team but didn't play due to injury, and then came back four years later and helped England reach the quarterfinals before losing to Argentina.

 After retiring from playing basketball, Amaechi began working as a color commentator for ESPN's coverage of international games, most notably EuroBasket 2009 where Team GB finished fourth overall.

Also Played For: penn state university basketball

10. Lynard Stewart

Career

• High school: Simon Gratz, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Temple (1994–1998)
• NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2010
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 15

After high school, Lynard Stewart attended Temple University. He was undrafted in the 1998 NBA Draft but eventually signed with the Denver Nuggets. After playing for three different teams over four seasons, he joined the Indiana Pacers in 2003 and helped them to a championship in 2004.

In 2010, Stewart announced his retirement from professional basketball after sixteen seasons which included five All-Star appearances and two MVP Awards Stewart had a successful playing career, winning championships in China and the United States. He is currently an assistant coach at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia.

Stewart has experience as both a player and coach, which could make him an ideal candidate for any coaching position that arises. 

Stewart's background gives him the ability to connect with players on both a personal and professional level, something that will be important if he ever becomes head coach of a team himself.

11. Jerry Williams

Career

• College: Cumberland College (2000-2001)
• Playing career: 2002–2008
• Coaching career: 2011–present
• All-NAIA 1st Team- 2001, British BBL Champion- 2003, British BBL Regular Season Champion- 2003, British BBL Cup Finalist- 2004, British BBL Player of the Year- 2004, ABA All-Star- 2007, 2012 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Assistant Coach), 2013 Cumberland College Hall of Fame Inductee, 2016 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Associate Head Coach), 2017 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Head Coach), 2018 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Head Coach), 2019 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Head Coach), 2021 ABA National Champions Jacksonville Giants Ring (Head Coach), 3 Time National Coach of the Year ABA (Head Coach)

Jerry Williams is the head coach of the Newfoundland Rouges in The Basketball League. He attended Cumberland College and played for the Sheffield Sharks, Scottish Rocks, and London Towers during his playing career.

After retiring from playing, Williams took a coaching position with JDA Dijon Bourgogne in France before coming to America to take over as head coach of the Newfoundland Rouges in 2011. Jerry Williams is a former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association.

Jerry was most notably an assistant coach for the Jacksonville Giants, whom he led to two ABA National Championships. Jerry has also been head coach of the Newfoundland Rogues, and has won multiple titles with that team as well.

12. Roger Huggins

Career

• College: Hawaii Pacific (1988–1993)
• NBA draft: 1993 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1986–2008
• Position: Power forward / Center
• 1986–1988: Bracknell Pirates
• 1993–1994: Bobcat Gent
• 1994–1997: Sheffield Sharks
• 1997–2000: Racing Basket Antwerpen
• 2000–2001: Athlon Ieper
• 2001: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2001–2003: Spirou Charleroi
• 2003–2004: Liège Basket
• 2004–2005: Bnei HaSharon
• 2005–2006: Euphony Bree
• 2006–2007: Liège Basket
• 2007: Spirou Charleroi
• 2007–2008: Dexia Mons-Hainaut
• BBL MVP (1995), 2× EBBA Player of the Year (1995, 1999)

Roger Huggins was born in London, England on 5 September 1967. He attended Hawaii Pacific College and played for the Bracknell Pirates from 1986-1988 before being undrafted in the 1993 NBA draft.

Huggins then went on to play for the Bobcat Gent team from 1993-1994 and Sheffield Sharks from 1994-1997. In 1998, he signed with the Orlando Magic where he spent seven seasons until 2008 when he retired due to injury .

During his career, Roger averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds per game while playing power forward or center for various teams such as Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies among others Roger Huggins was a versatile player in the Belgian League, playing both point guard and shooting guard.

He was an all-around contributor for several teams over his career, winning awards like MVP and EBBA Player of the Year. Roger retired from professional basketball after the 2007–2008 season, but he still keeps in touch with former teammates.

13. Zaire Taylor

Nigel Lloyd is a professional basketball player who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He has previously played for teams such as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks, and was named the BBL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

Lloyd is an experienced player, having won several titles throughout his career including two championships with Newcastle Eagles in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he joined Team Bath on a two-year contract, but left after one season to return to Newcastle Eagles where he currently plays.

Nigel Lloyd is known for his strong defense and ability to score points both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset to any team he joins Nigel Lloyd is a former English footballer who played as a defender. 

He started his career with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2004.

After spending two seasons at Wigan, Lloyd joined QPR in 2006 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League that season. 

In 2008, he moved back to Manchester United on loan but was not offered a permanent contract by manager Alex Ferguson and subsequently retired from football later that year. 

After retiring from football, Lloyd became an ambassador for Special Needs Sport UK and has since worked with many young athletes through charity events and coaching sessions.

14. Alan Cunningham

Nigel Lloyd is a professional basketball player who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He has previously played for teams such as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks, and was named the BBL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

Lloyd is an experienced player, having won several titles throughout his career including two championships with Newcastle Eagles in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he joined Team Bath on a two-year contract, but left after one season to return to Newcastle Eagles where he currently plays.

Nigel Lloyd is known for his strong defense and ability to score points both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset to any team he joins Nigel Lloyd is a former English footballer who played as a defender. 

He started his career with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2004.

After spending two seasons at Wigan, Lloyd joined QPR in 2006 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League that season. 

In 2008, he moved back to Manchester United on loan but was not offered a permanent contract by manager Alex Ferguson and subsequently retired from football later that year. 

After retiring from football, Lloyd became an ambassador for Special Needs Sport UK and has since worked with many young athletes through charity events and coaching sessions.

15. Colin Irish

Nigel Lloyd is a professional basketball player who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He has previously played for teams such as Leicester Riders and Sheffield Sharks, and was named the BBL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

Lloyd is an experienced player, having won several titles throughout his career including two championships with Newcastle Eagles in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he joined Team Bath on a two-year contract, but left after one season to return to Newcastle Eagles where he currently plays.

Nigel Lloyd is known for his strong defense and ability to score points both inside and outside of the paint, making him a valuable asset to any team he joins Nigel Lloyd is a former English footballer who played as a defender. 

He started his career with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Wigan Athletic in 2004.

After spending two seasons at Wigan, Lloyd joined QPR in 2006 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League that season. 

In 2008, he moved back to Manchester United on loan but was not offered a permanent contract by manager Alex Ferguson and subsequently retired from football later that year. 

After retiring from football, Lloyd became an ambassador for Special Needs Sport UK and has since worked with many young athletes through charity events and coaching sessions.

16. Daryl Thomas

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
• College: Indiana (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Position: Power forward / Center
• NCAA champion (1987), Third-team Parade All-American (1983)

Daryl Thomas was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 25th, 1965. After high school, Daryl attended Indiana University where he played basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers from 1983-1987.

In 1987, Daryl was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth round of the NBA Draft and would go on to play 11 seasons in the league with four different teams before retiring in 2003.

Daryl is most known for his time spent with the Philadelphia 76ers (1994-2003), Portland Trail Blazers (1995-1998), Orlando Magic (1999-2002) and Los Angeles Lakers (2003). He also had a short stint playing for Panathinaikos Athens during the 2001–02 season.

Following his retirement as a player, Daryl transitioned into coaching where he served as an assistant coach for several teams including Memphis Grizzlies (2013-2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2016) and Boston Celtics (2017). He passed away from cancer at age 52 on March 28th 2018 after battling it since 2014.

17. Terrell Myers

Terrell Myers is a retired American football defensive end who played his entire 10-year professional career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

He was selected first overall in the draft by Jacksonville in 1995 and became one of the most dominant defenders in NFL history, recording 132 sacks and five interceptions during his time with the team.

After retiring from playing football in 2011, Myers started a foundation that helps underprivileged children get an education. In 2017 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after being unanimously voted into candidacy by NFL players and coaches. 

Terrell Myers is considered one of the greatest pass rushers in NFL history. He was a 10-time Pro Bowler and 2-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Myers played for six teams during his 13 seasons in the NFL, including five with the Minnesota Vikings. In 2001, he set an NFL record with 22 sacks in a season, which still stands as a league record. Myers retired after the 2010 season and has since become an analyst for ESPN's "SportsCenter".

18. Kenny Gregory

Career

• High school: Independence (Columbus, Ohio)
• College: Kansas (1997–2001)
• NBA draft: 2001 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2001–2011
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 2001–2002: Greenville Groove
• 2002: Dodge City Legend
• 2002–2003: Chester Jets
• 2003–2005: Nuova Pallacanestro Pavia
• 2005–2007: Le Mans Sarthe
• 2007–2008: Efes Pilsen
• 2008–2009: PAOK
• 2009: Pamesa Valencia
• 2009–2010: PAOK
• 2010–2011: Union Olimpija
• 2011: SLUC Nancy
• French League champion (2006), Semaine des As winner (2006), Slovenian Cup winner (2011), 2× French League All-Star (2006, 2007), Greek League All-Star (2010), All-USBL First Team (2002), McDonald's All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (1997), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1997)

Gregory was undrafted out of Kansas, but played in the NBA for six seasons from 2001-2011. Gregory is best known for his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers where he averaged 9.5 points per game and 3 rebounds per game over his career.

Gregory retired from playing in 2011 and now works as a color analyst on broadcasts of NBA games. Gregory was a four-year standout at the University of Kentucky, where he helped lead his team to back-to-back SEC Championships. 

Gregory's impressive playing career started with stints in France and Spain before landing in the United States with stops in Greece and Mexico City.

In 2002, Gregory was drafted by the Utah Jazz but never played for them due to injury. He returned to basketball later that year when he signed with the San Antonio Spurs and went on to have an 11-year NBA career. 

Gregory retired from professional basketball in 2016 after spending time with several teams around Europe including SLUC Nancy, PAOK BC, Efes Pilsen, Valencia Basket and finally Union Olimpija Sarajevo last season 5 6 7 8 9.

19. Loren Meyer

Career

• High school: Ruthven-Ayrshire (Ruthven, Iowa)
• College: Iowa State (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1995–2001
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 40, 34
• 1995–1996: Dallas Mavericks
• 1996–1997: Phoenix Suns
• 1999: Denver Nuggets
• 2000–2001: Cheshire Jets
• Third-team Parade All-American (1991)
• Points: 645 (4.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 480 (3.4 rpg)
• Blocks: 50 (0.4 bpg)

Loren Meyer was a highly-touted prospect in the 1995 NBA draft, and went on to play for the Dallas Mavericks for six seasons. Loren Meyer played center and power forward throughout his career, averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.

He retired from professional basketball following the 2001 season with averages of 14 points and 7 rebounds over 153 games played. 

Loren Meyer is currently an assistant coach with Iowa State University's men's basketball team where he helps oversee their player development program Loren Meyer was undrafted out of college and played in the NBA for six years before retiring.

Loren Meyer is best known for his time with the Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game over two seasons. 

After hanging up his sneakers, Loren Meyer became an assistant coach with the Nuggets and then later moved on to become a scout with Phoenix Suns before retiring from coaching in 2016.

20. Clyde Vaughan

Clyde Vaughan was a basketball coach and former professional player who enjoyed a distinguished career at college level and professional level. He played for the England national team, winning a bronze medal in the 1984 Olympic Games.

After retiring from playing, he became head coach of several colleges before joining Bristol Academy as an assistant coach in 2009. In 2013, he moved to Durham University where he served as both head coach and general manager until his resignation.

In 2017 due to health reasons Vaughan currently works as a basketball consultant with various clubs around Europe Clyde Vaughan was selected as the 117th pick in 1984 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers but never appeared in the NBA.

He had a successful playing career overseas, most notably with Italian club Benetton Treviso and Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray Ülker. After retiring from professional basketball, Vaughan became an agent and businessman before passing away in 2009 at the age of 52 after a long battle with cancer.

Also Played For: pittsburgh panthers men's basketball

21. Eric Burks

Career

• High school: McNair (DeKalb County, Georgia)
• College: , Clemson (1990–1992), Charleston Southern (1993–1995)
• NBA draft: 1995 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1996–2005
• Position: Point guard
• 1996–1999: London Leopards
• 1999–2000: Milton Keynes Lions
• 2000–2001: London Towers
• 2001–2002: Thames Valley Tigers
• 2002: SLUC Nancy Basket
• 2002: Pallacanestro Pavia
• 2002: Leicester Riders
• 2003: Pallacanestro Pavia
• 2005: Halcones de Guamúchil
• BBL MVP (1998), 2× BBL champion (1997, 1998), 4× BBL All-Star (1997–2000), Big South Player of the Year (1995), First-team All-Big South (1995), Second-team All-Big South (1994), Big South tournament MVP (1995)

Eric Burks was a point guard who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2005. He attended high school at McNair (DeKalb County, Georgia) and Clemson before playing college ball with Charleston Southern.

In 1995, he was undrafted but signed with the London Leopards of the British Basketball League. After two seasons there, he joined Milton Keynes Lions of the English Premier League for one season before returning to America and joining the Atlanta Hawks in 1999.

With Atlanta, he won three consecutive Eastern Conference titles (2000–2002), reached the 2002 NBA Finals where they were beaten by San Antonio Spurs, and also made an appearance in the 2003 All-Star Game as a reserve player. 

He then moved on to play for Utah Jazz (2003–2005), New Orleans Hornets (2005)、Indiana Pacers(2006−2007), Philadelphia 76ers(2008−2009)、Phoenix Suns(2010-2011).

He retired after playing for Indiana Pacers during 2011-2012 season.

22. Steve Bucknall

Career

• High school: Governor Dummer Academy, (Byfield, Massachusetts)
• College: North Carolina (1985–1989)
• NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1989–2007
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 24
• 1989–1990: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1990–1991: Sunderland Saints
• 1991–1992: Stuttgart
• 1992–1993: ASVEL Basket
• 2005–2007: Leicester Riders
• Second-team All-ACC (1989), Second-team Parade All-American (1985)

Steve Bucknall was born on March 17, 1966 in London, England. He attended Governor Dummer Academy and played college basketball for North Carolina from 1985 to 1989.

In 1989 he went undrafted in the NBA draft but started his professional career with the Albany Patroons of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). 

He then joined the Sydney Kings of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) before moving back to Europe and playing for several teams there including FC Barcelona Lassa and Olympiacos Piraeus FBC.

Steve finally returned to play in the United States when he signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent in 2001 where he spent 2 seasons before retiring at age 34 due to injuries sustained during playoff games. 

After retirement, Steve began working as an assistant coach with various youth basketball academies around California until he became head coach at Bishop O'Dowd High School near Oakland in 2016 where his team won 3 consecutive state championships between 2017-2019.

23. Yorick Williams

Yorick Williams was born in 1988 and is a professional basketball player. He played college ball at the University of South Carolina where he was named to the All-SEC First Team as a junior and senior.

After graduating from college, Yorick signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as an undrafted free agent and made his NBA debut in 2009. He spent three seasons with Memphis before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2012.

In 2014, Yorick was acquired by the Golden State Warriors and went on to win two consecutive MVP Awards (2015-2016). 

After leaving Golden State, Yorick signed with Atlanta Hawks for one season before retiring in 2018 at age 30 due to recurring injuries Yorick Williams was born in 1994 and is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football at USC, where he was a two-time consensus All-American and won the PAC 12 Offensive Player of the Year award as a senior in 2016. 

He led the Trojans to their first national title game since 1988 and finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting that year. Williams signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and made his NFL debut Week 1 against Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 63 yards on 14 carries including a touchdown.

In 2018, he became one of only three players ever to rush for over 2,000 yards (2,097) and average more than 100 receiving yards per game (118). 

On January 11th 2019, Williams tied Eric Dickerson's single season lead with 15 touchdowns during a 41–39 victory over Green Bay Packers making him only player in NFL history with 16+ TD’s through his first 9 seasons (including playoffs). 

Williams has also been named First Team All Pro twice by Associated Press (2018), Second team AP all pro once(2017), Sporting News' MVP Award Finalist(2018) & unanimous selection to PFWA's prestigious Hall of Fame class of 2020.

24. Byron Mullens

Career

• High school: Canal Winchester, (Canal Winchester, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (2008–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2011: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2009–2011: Tulsa 66ers
• 2011: Panionios
• 2011–2013: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2014: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014: Shaanxi Wolves
• 2014: Shanxi Zhongyu
• 2015–2016: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2016: Torku Konyaspor
• 2016–2017: Al Wasl Dubai
• 2017–2018: Sanat Naft Abadan
• 2018: Lakeland Magic
• 2018–2019: Levanga Hokkaido
• 2019–2020: Busan KT Sonicboom
• 2020: Movistar Estudiantes
• 2020–2021: London Lions
• 2022–present: New Taipei Kings
• First-team Parade All-American (2008), McDonald's All-American (2008)

Mullens was drafted in the first round by the Dallas Mavericks in 2009. Mullens played for several teams before joining the New Taipei Kings in 2017. Mullens is a power forward and center who can both shoot and score inside.

Mullens has consistently been one of the best players in Taiwan's P-League, and he is now a key member of the New Taipei Kings team. Byron Mullens is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the United States and Europe.

He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009, but he only spent one season with them before moving on to other teams. He has also played for the Tulsa 66ers, Panionios, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Shanxi Wolves and Shaanxi Zhongyu in China.

He won an edition of the EuroLeague with Torku Konyaspor in 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he moved to Sanat Naft Abadan of Iran's Super League where he currently plays as their captain. 

His father Leslie Mullens was also a professional basketball player who played mainly at lower levels in North America during the 1980s and 1990s before retiring from playing due to injury aged just 33 years old after six seasons with four different teams including stints with both the Denver Nuggets (1986-1987) and Orlando Magic (1988-1990).

Byron Mullens attended Indiana University Bloomington where he played college ball for coach Tom Crean's Hoosiers team between 2006-2010 before transferring to Wichita State University where his father had been head coach previously between 1996-2000.

Winning two conference championships while there prior to taking over at IU Bloomington when Crean left for Notre Dame following that school’s 2010 NCAA Championship victory.

25. Jamell Anderson

Career

• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2011: Essex Pirates
• 2011–2016: Leicester Riders
• 2016–2017: Cheshire Phoenix
• 2017–2017: Townsville Heat
• 2018-2021: Leicester Riders
• 2021-present: Manchester Giants
• QBL champion (2017), BBL Trophy champion (2016), 2× BBL Cup champion (2013, 2014), BBL champion (2013)

The 32-year-old forward is a former college player who has spent the last six seasons in the British Basketball League with Manchester Giants. He was named to the BBL All Star team this season, and led the league in scoring with 26.1 points per game while also grabbing 8 rebounds per game.

Anderson represented England at both junior and senior level, winning a bronze medal at the 2012 World Junior Championships and appearing at three European championships (2011, 2013, 2015). 

In addition to basketball, he enjoys playing football for Nottingham Forest's youth academy as well as cricket for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club's second XI team Anderson, who is originally from the United States, played college basketball at Iowa State University.

Anderson was drafted by the Essex Pirates in 2009 and spent six seasons with the team before moving to Leicester Riders in 2016. Anderson won a QBL championship with Leicester Riders in 2017 and has since continued to play for Manchester Giants across two spells in 2018-2021. 

Jamell Anderson has been named an All-Star three times (2013, 2014, 2017) and was also awarded MVP of the BBL Trophy final in 2016.

26. Billy Singleton

Career

• High school: Adlai E. Stevenson, (Bronx, New York)
• College: St. John's (1987–1991)
• NBA draft: 1991 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1991–2007
• Position: Center
• 1995–1997: Chester Jets
• 1997–1999: Leicester Riders
• 1999–2000: Thames Valley Tigers
• 2000–2002: Leicester Riders
• 2002–2003: Scottish Rocks
• 2003: JA Vichy
• 2003–2007: Chester Jets

Billy Singleton was born on June 1, 1968 in New York City. He attended Adlai E. Stevenson High School and played basketball for the school team before going on to attend St John's University where he played college ball.

He was not drafted by any NBA teams but did play professionally overseas for a number of years before coming back to the United States and playing in the leagues here. 

In 2006, Billy retired from professional basketball after playing with several different teams over his career including stints in Europe and China while maintaining his ties to America helping coach younger players through grassroots programs he started up himself.

Billy is now an American citizen who lives quietly in New York City with his wife and two children Billy Singleton was a standout center in the UK leagues during the 1990s. He signed with Chester Jets in 1995 and played there until 1997, when he moved to Leicester Riders. 

Billy then had a very successful time with Leicester, winning two league championships and being named MVP of both seasons. In 1999, he joined Thames Valley Tigers where he continued his good form and won another championship in 2000.

France where he played for JA Vichy before returning home to play for Chester Jets again in 2003-2007. Throughout his career, Billy Singleton was known as one of the most consistent players in British basketball history - never failing to perform at an elite level no matter which team or country he played for.

27. Rashad Hassan

Career

• High school: Riverdale High School
• College: Savannah State (2008–2013)
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2015: Leicester Riders
• 2015–2016: Sparta Bertrange
• 2016: Montevideo BBC
• 2016–2017: London Lions
• 2017–2018: Rueil Athletic Club
• 2018: Sparta Bertrange
• 2018–2020: Plymouth Raiders
• 2020–2021: Surrey Scorchers
• 2021–: Plymouth City Patriots
• 2x BBL Team of the Year (2015, 2017), 1x Total League All Star 2nd Team (2016)

Rashad Hassan is an American power forward currently playing for the Plymouth City Patriots in the British Basketball League. Rashad was born on September 23, 1989 in Riverdale, Georgia and played high school basketball at Riverdale High School.

After graduating from high school, Rashad attended Savannah State University where he averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game over his three seasons there before signing with the Plymouth City Patriots in 2013. 

Rashad has been a consistent performer for Plymouth City throughout his career, averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds per game during the 2016/17 season alone.

At present, Rashad is one of only two Americans playing professional basketball overseas (the other being Terrence Ross). Rashad Hassan is a talented all-around player who can play both offensively and defensively. 

Hassan has been one of Leicester Riders' most valuable players over the past two seasons, and he should continue to be an important part of Bertrange's team in the upcoming years.

Rashad Hassan was born in Belgium but played for Sparta Bertrange during his time with the club before joining London Lions last year. 

He has represented Belgium at various youth levels, including at the U19 European Championships in 2015 where he helped them reach the quarterfinals stage. 

Rashad Hassan will be looking to help Surrey Scorchers win promotion this season after they were relegated from England's top flight back in 2017–18, and he is expected to make an impact on their frontline as well as provide leadership on and off court.

28. Corey Johnson

Career

• High school: Vermont Academy, (Saxtons River, Vermont)
• College: Harvard (2015–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019: Zornotza ST
• 2020: Leicester Riders
• 2020: Guelph Nighthawks
• 2020–2021: Leicester Riders
• 2021–22: Newcastle Eagles
• 2022: Ottawa BlackJacks
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  Canada, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  Canada
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 United States: Team

Corey Johnson was born on April 19, 1996 in Ottawa, Ontario. The shooting guard played college basketball for Harvard from 2015 to 2019 and led the team to two NCAA championships.

Johnson has been a member of the Newcastle Eagles in the BBL since 2018 and is one of their key players. He averaging 17 points per game this season. 

Corey Johnson is considered one of the best shooters in all of basketball and his skills have made him an integral part of several successful teams over his career so far including Vermont Academy (where he won a state championship), Harvard, and now with Newcastle Eagles in Australia's top-flight league.

Corey Johnson is a Toronto Raptors Undrafted free agent who just completed his rookie season with the Zornotza ST of the Spanish ACB League. 

Corey Johnson has always been an excellent athlete and was already playing organized basketball at a young age, which only helped him improve as he got older and learned how to play under pressure. He attended Langara College in Vancouver before transferring to UNLV where he played for the Runnin' Rebels from 2016-2018.

In 2018, he declared for the NBA Draft but was not drafted due to being undrafted again. However, after workouts with multiple teams, including the Toronto Raptors, Corey Johnson was signed by them as a free agent on July 2nd 2019. 

So far during his rookie year with the Zornotza ST of Spain's ACB League (the second tier of professional basketball), Corey Johnson has averaged 12 points per game.

While shooting 50% from 3 point range and 87% from FT line en route to earning MVP honors in both of his team's playoff appearances so far this season - something that no other player on either team had accomplished in their entire careers up until then.

29. Ovie Soko

Career

• High school: , Bethel, (Hampton, Virginia), Hampton Roads Academy, (Newport News, Virginia)
• College: , UAB (2009–2012), Duquesne (2013–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Boulazac Dordogne
• 2015–2016: Trikala Aries
• 2016: Enel Brindisi
• 2016–2019: Murcia
• 2019–2020: London Lions
• 2020–2021: Le Mans Sarthe
• 2021–2022: Shiga Lakestars
• 2022–present: London Lions
• French Basketball League Best Five (2021), All-Champions League First Team (2018), All-Champions League Second Team (2019), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2014)

Ovie Soko is a British small forward who has played in the BBL, EuroCup and for London Lions. Ovie started his career at high school with Bethel before playing college ball at Hampton Roads Academy.

Ovie was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2013 but never made an appearance for them. He then moved to Europe where he has played for various clubs including UAB of the Spanish Liga ACB and most recently Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania's LKL league.

Ovie is one of Britain's top young prospects and continues to improve both on and off court each year Ovie Soko was one of the top prospects in Europe when he signed with UAB. He had a breakout year at Duquesne, averaging 17 points and six rebounds per game while shooting 43 percent from three-point range.

Soko has continued his success in the NBA, playing for the London Lions since 2018. He is an excellent shooter and passer who can score inside or out, making him a versatile player on both sides of the ball. 

Soko is also known for his toughness, as he has played through various injuries throughout his career so far without letting them stop him from reaching his goals.

30. Peter Scantlebury

Career

• College: Winthrop (1984–1985)
• NBA draft: 1985 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1981–2003

Peter Scantlebury was born on November 21st 1963 in Camberwell, London. He played college basketball at Winthrop University and was drafted by the NBA but never played for them.

He then had a successful career as a professional player with clubs such as Newcastle, Leicester and Portland before retiring in 2003. 

Peter has since worked as an assistant coach with several teams including Oxford United and Bristol City, before being appointed head coach at Cheltenham Town in January 2017 Peter Scantlebury played for the Guildford / Bracknell Pirates and Sunderland in the 1980s.

He then coached Sheffield Sharks from 2003 to 2008, before moving to England as head coach of the national team in 2006. After a disappointing stint with England, he was sacked in 2008 and replaced by John Plumpton. 

In 2009, he rejoined Sharks as assistant coach under new boss Paul Thompson, helping them reach the play-offs in his first season back on staff. He has since left Sharks again to take up an offer from Nottingham Panthers as an assistant coach/player development officer.

Peter Scantlebury is regarded as one of British rugby league's most successful coaches - having won three premierships with Sheffield sharks and taking England to two World Cups (2007 & 2013).

31. Tony Windless

Career

• High school: Northside (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: , Cowley County CC (1988–1990), Georgia Southern (1990–1992)
• NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1992–2011
• Position: Small forward
• 1994–1997: London Towers
• 1997–1998: Derby Storm
• 1998–2000: Milton Keynes Lions
• 2000–2001: Newcastle Eagles
• 2001–2002: Montpellier
• 2002–2003: Gravelines
• 2003: Le Mans
• 2003–2004: Besançon
• 2004–2005: Scottish Rocks
• 2005–2008: Milton Keynes Lions
• 2008–2011: Leicester Riders
• TAAC Player of the Year (1992), First-team All-TAAC (1992), Second-team All-TAAC (1991)

Tony Windless was born on October 14, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Northside High School and played for Cowley County CC before attending Georgia Southern where he played small forward for three seasons.

After not being drafted in the NBA Draft of 1992, Windless went to play overseas with London Towers from 1994-1997. He then returned to the United States and signed with the Charlotte Hornets in 1998 but only lasted one season before signing with the Detroit Pistons later that year.

In 2001, Tony Windless joined his final team – the Milwaukee Bucks – where he would spend six seasons playing until 2011 when he retired at age 37 due to injury concerns stemming from a sports hernia surgery earlier that year. 

Tony Windless has averaged 10 points per game throughout his career and is fifth all time in scoring among players who have never been selected into an All-Star Game or won an MVP award (behind Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal).

32. Ben Mockford

Career

• High school: Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: , Iona (2009–2010), St. Francis Brooklyn (2011–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Cáceres
• 2014–2015: Plymouth Raiders
• 2015–2016: Cáceres
• 2016–2018: CB Bahía San Agustín
• 2018–2019: ASK Karditsas B.C.
• 2019–2020: Cheshire Phoenix
• 2020–2021: Bristol Flyers
• 2021-2022: Cheshire Phoenix
• 2022: LYONSO
• 2022–present: Newcastle Eagles

Ben Mockford started his professional career with the Cheshire Phoenix in the BBL. He has played for several teams since then, most notably Iona and Loughborough Lightning where he was a key player.

In the 2016–17 season, Ben made an appearance for England's national team at EuroBasket 2017 qualification games. In May 2018, Mockford signed a two-year contract extension with Cheshire Phoenix. 

Ben is known as one of the best shooting guards in British basketball and is expected to be an important part of their future success story Ben Mockford was born on December 20, 1993 in Canada.

He played collegiate basketball at St. Francis Brooklyn where he helped lead the team to a 2014 National Championship title as a rookie. In his first professional season, Ben averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds per game with the Plymouth Raiders of the British Basketball League (BBL). 

In June 2015, he signed with Spanish club Cáceres for the rest of the BBL season and playoffs; however, after averaging 11 points and 5 rebounds in 21 games he was released by Cáceres before their semifinal matchup against Manchester Giants due to injury concerns.

Mockford then joined English side Plymouth Raiders for their 2016-17 campaign but left midway through January 2017 due to personal reasons without playing any games for them either domestically or internationally that year. 

In February 2018, French club ASK Karditsas announced they had acquired Ben's services until 2020 pending league approval which came soon after subsequently signing an extension into 2020 earlier that month later in March 2018 with intentions of developing him further.

Within France following strong showings during preseason action averaging 16 points 4 assists 3 steals 2 blocks over 22 minutes off the bench.

While shooting 47% from three-point range en route to being named MVP of LNB Pro A Group Stage play leading ASK Karditsas into EuroCup Qualifiers appearing in all eight group stage matches average 18ppg 10rpg 7apg 3spg 1bpg shot 50% FG FT along.

With grabbing 5 boards per contest drawing comparisons to Kawhi Leonard who also played college ball at San Diego State University before entering professional leagues overseas.

33. Darius Defoe

Career

• College: Hackney Community College
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2005–present: Newcastle Eagles

Darius Defoe is a power forward/centre who plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. He was born on 14 November 1984 in Bataka, Dominica and has represented Dominica internationally at junior level.

Defoe moved to England as a teenager and played college basketball with Durham University before joining the BBL full-time in 2009. 

Over his career, he's won two BBL championships (with Derby County and Newcastle) and been named MVP of both finals series occasions – an achievement that made him one of only four players ever to achieve this feat.

On 25 January 2019, Darius Defoe announced his retirement from professional basketball due to an Achilles injury sustained earlier that month during a game against Gloucester City Darius Defoe is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Newcastle Eagles. Darius was born on December 7, 1984 in Hackney, London, England.

He started his career at local side Tottenham Hotspur before joining Liverpool in 2004 for £16 million (approx $31 million). 

After failing to hold down a regular spot at Anfield, he moved to Portsmouth and then Sunderland before signing with Newcastle in January 2009 for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £10 million (approx $17 million). 

During his time with the Black Cats he won promotion back to the Premier League after winning the Championship playoff final against Cardiff City in 2010 and helped them reach the FA Cup Final that year but they lost 2-1 to Manchester United.

In 2012 he signed with West Ham United but only played 8 games before being released at the end of that season having failed to score any goals.

He rejoined Newcastle on loan during February 2013 and scored twice in 4 appearances helping them avoid relegation from The Premiership. 

In 2014/15 season Darius finished as top scorer for both clubs scoring 25 goals which led manager Alan Pardewto offer him a new long term contract extension until 2019 making him one of the highest earners player's at St James Park alongside Yohan Cabaye & Loic Remy.

34. Robert Youngblood

Robert Youngblood is a retired American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name The Beast. He has won championships all over the world in different promotions, including WWE and TNA.

Youngblood was born with an extremely rare condition called Achondroplasia which caused him to have abnormally long limbs and no neck at all. Despite this disadvantage, he became one of the most successful professional wrestlers of all time, performing in more than 500 matches throughout his career.

He currently works as a commentator for WWE SmackDown. and Raw shows on USA Network . Robert Youngblood was a pioneer of space exploration and the first American to orbit Earth. 

He is best known for his work as an astronaut on Project Mercury and as the first person to walk in space. He also served as NASA's Administrator from 1971-1973, during which time he helped design the Space Shuttle program.

In 2004, Robert Youngblood was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio.

35. Tirame Walker

Career

• Playing career: 1999–2009
• 2000–2007: Newcastle Eagles

Tirame Walker is an American actress, best known for her roles in the TV series Clueless and Gilmore Girls. Tirame was born on October 8th, 1986 in Los Angeles, California to parents of Jamaican descent.

After graduating from college with a degree in theater arts, Tirame began her professional acting career appearing in small television roles before landing her breakthrough role as Cher Horowitz on the popular sitcom Clueless (1995-2000).

Following Clueless's conclusion, Tirame appeared sporadically on television before landing a recurring role as Lorelai Gilmore's daughter Sookie St James on the hit WB series Gilmore Girls (2000-2006). 

Since then, she has continued to make occasional appearances on various shows including Boston Legal (2004), ER (2005), Las Vegas (2013) and Supernatural (2011).

In addition to film work including starring roles opposite Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in Get Hard (2015) and The Disaster Artist (2017), respectively, Tirame is also set to appear as Miss Hannigan in Disney's live action remake of The Little Mermaid(2019). Currently residing in Los Angeles with her husband and two young daughters.

36. John Tresvant

Career

• High school: Spingarn (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Seattle (1961–1964)
• NBA draft 1964 / Round: 5 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1964–1973
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 25, 27, 23, 30, 14, 12
• 1964–1965: St. Louis Hawks
• 1965–1968: Detroit Pistons
• 1968–1969: Cincinnati Royals
• 1969–1970: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1970: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1970–1972: Baltimore Bullets
• Points: 5,118 (9.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,546 (6.3 rpg)
• Assists: 806 (1.4 apg)

John Tresvant was born on November 6, 1939 in Washington D.C. He attended high school at Spingarn in Washington D.C., before going on to college at Seattle University from 1961-1964.

After graduating from Seattle, John entered the NBA draft and was selected by the St Louis Hawks in 1964 with the 40th overall pick. 

During his 10 year playing career with the Hawks (1964-1973), he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game while being named an All Star 3 times and winning a championship with them in 1968 as their starting center alongside Bob Pettit and Elvin Hayes (#1 seed).

Following his retirement from basketball, John started a successful business career which has seen him work both domestically and internationally across many industries including real estate development, restaurant management, telecommunications engineering & more recently energy production through renewable energy projects such as wind turbines.

37. Mike New

Career

• College: New Mexico State (1989–1991)
• Playing career: 1996–present
• Position: Forward / Center
• BBL Cup winner (2008)

Mike New is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He has appeared in films such as The Last Samurai, Troy, I Am Legend and 300. On television he has starred in shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS.

He also voiced the character of Miguel on the animated series Adventure Time from 2012 to 2015. 

In 2018 he was cast as John Winchester in the spinoff series Supernatural season 11 which premiered on October 12th 2018 on The CW network New is a forward/center who has played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets.

He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and went to college at New Mexico State. In 1996, he joined the Belgian League's KVK Mechelen where he spent six seasons before moving to Spain with Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz in 2004. 

After one season there, he moved back to Belgium with Racing Club de Bruxelles before joining the newly formed Euroleague club Buducnost Podgorica in 2007.

He then moved back to Spain again and signed with Real Madrid Baloncesto where he would play until 2013-14 when injuries limited him to only 18 games over two seasons combined (2013-14 & 2014-15). 

The following year saw him sign with Khimki Moscow of Russia but after just eight games due to visa issues his contract was terminated by mutual consent leaving him free agent once again on December 15th 2015 On January 3rd 2016 Mike New agreed terms.

With BCM Gravelines of France for the rest of the season averaging 10 points per game playing 30 minutes off the bench as they finished 7th out of 8 teams qualifying for next years Copa del Rey championship tournament.

Which they eventually won beating FC Barcelona Lassa 86–77 in overtime on May 24th 2016 On July 11th 2016.

It was announced that Mike had re-signed with BCM Gravelines until 2020 averaging 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game as well as being named French league Most Improved Player award winner going from averaging 4 points per game last season.

38. Shawn Myers

Career

• College: St. Petersburg (1987–1989), West Georgia (1989–1991)
• NBA draft: 1991 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1997–2013
• Position: Forward
• 1997–1998: Šilutė
• 1998–1999: Pyrbasket
• 1999–2001: Tindastóll
• 2001–2002: Newcastle Eagles
• 2002: Harbour Heat
• 2002: Hawke's Bay Hawks
• 2002: Chester Jets
• 2002–2003: Scottish Rocks
• 2003–2004: Newcastle Eagles
• 2004–2006: Chester Jets
• 2006–2008: Geelong Supercats
• 2006–2007: Leicester Riders
• 2007–2010: Cheshire Jets
• 2010–2011: Milton Keynes Lions
• 2011–2013: Cheshire Jets/Phoenix
• ABA champion (2006), 2× SEABL East champion (2006, 2007), BBL champion (2005), 3× BBL All-Star Team (2002, 2004, 2006), Icelandic Premier League Defensive Player of the Year (2000), 2× Icelandic All-Star (2000, 2001), 2× Icelandic All-Star Game MVP (2000), Icelandic Cup champion (2000), NKL All-Star (1998)

Shawn Myers was born on May 26th, 1969 in Trinidad and Tobago. He attended St Petersburg College before going to West Georgia for his basketball career.

Myers went undrafted in the 1991 NBA draft but played professionally in Europe until he signed with the Utah Jazz in 2002. He spent five seasons with them before signing with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007 where he spent three seasons before retiring at the end of 2013 season.

In retirement, Shawn became an assistant coach for a junior college team near his home town of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Myers was a dominant defender in the Icelandic Premier League and won multiple awards, including Defensive Player of the Year. 

Myers signed with Chester Jets for the 2006–2007 season but spent most of his time playing for Geelong Supercats before moving to Milton Keynes Lions in 2010.

After two seasons with Phoenix, Myers retired from professional basketball at the end of 2013.

39. Russell Saunders

Career

• College: USC
• Position: Fullback
• Green Bay Packers (1931)
• NFL Champion (1931)
• Games played: 9
• Games played: 9

Saunders was born on January 26, 1906 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Saunders attended the University of Southern California and played fullback for the Trojans football team from 1922 to 1926.

Saunders began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1927 and remained with them until 1931. He also played for the Chicago Bears (1932), New York Giants (1933-34) and Philadelphia Eagles (1935).

After leaving pro football, Saunders worked as a physical education teacher at Los Angeles High School from 1936 to 1973. Russell Saunders died on April 28, 1987 at age 81 after a long illness Russell Saunders was a quarterback for the Packers during their 1931 championship season.

Saunders led the Packers to victory in their first ever NFL Championship game against the Chicago Bears. He also played in two other playoff games that year, both of which were losses to eventual champions New York Giants. 

After three years with Green Bay, Saunders signed with the Detroit Lions before retiring from football at age 28 due to injury sustained in a game against Cincinnati Bengals.

40. Bennett Koch

Career

• High school: Ashwaubenon, (Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin)
• College: Northern Iowa (2014–2018)
• NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2019: Dutch Windmills
• 2019–present: Sheffield Sharks

Bennett Koch is an American power forward/center who plays in the British Basketball League. He was born and raised in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. 

Koch has a great basketball pedigree; his father, Scott, played college ball at Wichita State and his older brother, Travis, currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Bennett started playing organized basketball when he was just 6 years old with the Milwaukee Bucks travel team and quickly became a standout player on both sides of the floor. 

By 16 years old, Bennett had already signed a full scholarship to play Division I college basketball at Marquette University but decided to stay close to home and play for then-Wisconsin Badgers instead.

In 2013-14 season as a sophomore at UW-Madison, Koch led all Big Ten Conference players in scoring (20 points per game) while also ranking second on the team in rebounding (8 rebounds per game). 

The following year as a junior, Bennett helped lead Wisconsin to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999 before being named Most Outstanding Player of the East Regional Final after leading all scorers with 33 points against North Carolina Tar Heels en route to becoming national champions.

KBB's #1 ranked recruiting class for 2015 included him alongside TJ Warren (#9), Cliff Alexander (#17), Rashad Vaughn (#21) and Traevon Jackson (#23).

41. Leslee Smith

Career

• College: Nebraska (2012–2014)
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2016–2018: Bristol Academy Flyers
• 2018–2020: Plymouth Raiders

Leslee Smith is a forward who has played for several teams in the WNBA. She was born in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and moved to the United States when she was young.

Leslee attended Whitney Young High School in Houston, Texas and then went on to play college basketball at the University of Connecticut. After her time at UConn, Leslee spent time playing overseas before coming back to the US to join the Washington Mystics in 2016.

In 2018, she joined the Phoenix Mercury as their third-string forward/center but left after just one season due to differences with head coach Sandy Brondello. 

Currently, Leslee is a free agent and has not been signed by any team yet for 2019 season. Leslee Smith is a professional basketball player who has spent most of her playing career with the Plymouth Raiders in the Women's British Basketball League.

Leslee was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska where she starred for Nebraskan powerhouse Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball team from 2012-2014. 

She joined Bristol Academy Flyers after leaving Nebraska and had an immediate impact on the team, helping them to win their first ever league title in 2018/19 season. 

Leslee also played for England national under-18 women's basketball team during 2013 FIBA Europe Under 18 Championship qualification rounds, providing crucial scoring punch alongside players like Lizzy Caplan and Danielle Adams.

In 2019 she signed with US side Tulsa Shock as part of the NWBL expansion franchise but left just 2 weeks into the season citing personal reasons.

42. Rodney Glasgow

Career

• High school: Our Lady of Good Counsel, (Olney, Maryland)
• College: VMI (2010–2014)
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: BBC Monthey
• 2015–2016: Leuven Bears
• 2017–2019: BC Prievidza
• 2019–2020: Newcastle Eagles
• 2020–2021: Njarðvík
• 2021–present: Sheffield Sharks
• BBL Trophy (2020), Big South First-Team (2014), Big South NABC All-District 2nd Team (2014), Big South All-Freshman team (2011)

Rodney Glasgow Jr. is a 30-year-old American / British point guard who plays in the BBL for the Sheffield Sharks. He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland and played college basketball at VMI from 2010 to 2014.

Glasgow made his professional debut with the Sharks during the 2016–17 season and has since featured in over 190 regular season games (scoring 814 points) as well as appearing in 10 playoff matches (averaging 13 points per game). 

Rodney Glasgow Jr.'s father, Rodney Sr., also played professionally for several teams across Europe before retiring after winning silver medals with Team GB at both the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics respectively.

Rodney Glasgow is a talented player who has enjoyed a successful career so far. Rodney Glasgow played for BBC Monthey in the 2014-15 season before moving to Leuven Bears two seasons later. 

He was named Big South First Team All-District 2nd Team and NABC All-District 2nd team in his first season at Leuven Bears, while also being named an all-freshman selection with Clemson Tigers. In 2017, Glasgow transferred to BC Prievidza where he continued playing until 2019 when he joined Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Trophy playoffs.

He then rejoined Sheffield Sharks for their 2020 campaign and has remained with them since as they compete in the English Basketball League (EBL). 

Rodney Glasgow is undoubtedly one of the most talented players on his teams, displaying outstanding court vision and passing ability which makes him incredibly dangerous off the dribble or from mid range shots around the rim; he’s even adept at creating opportunities for teammates by getting steals or blocks.

As well as proving himself on basketball courts across Europe, Rodney Glasgow currently works as a personal trainer whilst aiming to become a sports journalist after completing his degree.

43. Javion Hamlet

Career

• High school: Whitehaven, (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: North Texas, Motlow State CC (2016–2017), Northwest Florida State (2018–2019), North Texas (2019–2021)
• NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021: ALM Évreux
• 2022: Texas Legends
• 2022-present: Newcastle Eagles
• Conference USA Player of the Year (2020), 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2020, 2021), C-USA tournament MVP (2021)

Javion Hamlet is a talented and skilled point guard in the British Basketball League. He was born on April 28th, 1998 in Memphis, Tennessee. Hamlet attended Whitehaven High School where he starred for both the basketball and football teams before committing to play college ball at North Texas.

The 24-year-old has been playing professional basketball since 2016 with Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League (BBL). Javion is known for his leadership skills and tireless work ethic on the court which have helped him develop into one of Britain's top young stars. 

As a result of his consistent performances over the past two seasons, Hamlet has attracted interest from some of Europe's top clubs including Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Athens who are reportedly keen to sign him up next season should he decide to stay put in England after his current BBL contract expires at the end of 2019/20 campaign.

44. Quincy Taylor

Career

• High school: Wichita Collegiate School
• College: Alabama at Birmingham (2010–2013), Longwood (2014–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016: Cheshire Phoenix
• 2016–2017: Surrey Scorchers
• 2018–2019: Surrey Scorchers
• 2019–2020: BC Kuršiai
• 2021: BC Tallinna Kalev
• 2022: Halcones de Ciudad Obregón
• 2022–present: Surrey Scorchers

Quincy Taylor was born in 1991 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Quincy is an American and played college basketball at Wichita Collegiate School. He first came to prominence as a member of the Surrey Scorchers, who he joined during the 2016-17 BBL season.

In 28 games for the Scorchers this season, Quincy averaged 5 points and 2 rebounds per game. His performances have seen him earn selection for USA Basketball's U19 team which will compete in the FIBA Americas Championship next month Quincy Taylor was born on September 2, 1995 in Birmingham, Alabama.

He played college basketball at Alabama at Birmingham and Longwood before being drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015 draft but did not sign with them. 

Quincy Taylor has since played for the Cheshire Phoenix of England and Surrey Scorchers of Australia in various leagues before returning to play for BC Kuršiai of Lithuania this year.

In his career so far, he has averaged 13 points per game while shooting 50% from three-point range. Quincy is a versatile player who can also play defense well.

Final Words

. . The British Basketball League is the premier men’s professional basketball league in Great Britain. Some of the best players to have ever played in the BBL include Paul Gascoigne, Jason Kidd, and Kobe Bryant