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'''Darius Defoe''' (born November 14, 1984 in [[Dominica]]), is a [[United Kingdom|British]] professional [[basketball]] player<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/basketball-news/2011/02/21/eagles-again-suffer-while-missing-fab-61634-28204569/|title=Eagles again suffer while missing Fab|date=21 February 2011|accessdate=22 February 2011}}</ref> who attended St. David & St. Katharine School which is now formally known as [[Greig City Academy]] in North London and a graduate of the [[Hackney Community College Basketball Academy]] Programme. He currently plays for the [[Newcastle Eagles]] in the [[British Basketball League]] and has done for the past four seasons.
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'''Darius Defoe''' (born 14 November 1984) is a British [[basketball]] player.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.newcastle-eagles.com/Players.asp?Pid=156 |title=Darius Defoe - Newcastle Eagles |date=19 September 2010 |accessdate=20 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210030512/http://www.newcastle-eagles.com/Players.asp?Pid=156 |archivedate=10 December 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> Defoe is a {{height|ft=6|in=9}} [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]], who is able to play in the [[Center (basketball)|center]]. Since 2005, Defoe is a member of the [[Newcastle Eagles]].
The 6&nbsp;ft 9 in [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]], who is also able to play in the [[Center (basketball)|centre]], joined Newcastle in 2004 from [[Hackney White Heat]], and has been instrumental in the success of the Eagles over the past few years. In his first season of professional basketball (British Basketball League 2004-05|2004-05), Defoe notched up 40 games, playing 521 minutes while recording averages of 4.80 PPG and 3.33 RPG and also picking up a BBL Trophy winners medal and a Play-off winners medal. In the [[British Basketball League 2005-06|2005-06 season]] Defoe bettered his averages (8.34 PPG and 4.78 RPG) while putting in some impressive performances for the teams phenomenal "clean sweep" successes in the BBL Cup, Trophy, Championship and Play-offs. Darius Defoe is also a winner of Nike Midnight Madness 2006 & 2007 trophy. In the summer of 2007 he played as part of the British team called Midnight Madness which competed and won against an American team in Chicago. Darius is excellent at slam dunks.

==Early years==
Defoe attended St. David & St. Katharine School (now known as [[Greig City Academy]]) in Haringey, North London and is a graduate of the [[Hackney Community College Basketball Academy]] Programme.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tcch.ac.uk/news-events/news/111/hccys-basketball-talent-shoots-to-the-top/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911122327/http://www.tcch.ac.uk/news-events/news/111/hccys-basketball-talent-shoots-to-the-top/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2012 |title=HCC's basketball talent shoots to the top |date=23 April 2010 |accessdate=20 March 2011 }}</ref> He currently plays for the [[Newcastle Eagles]] in the [[British Basketball League]]. Defoe has played with the Eagles since the [[2004-05 British Basketball League season|2004-2005 Season]].

== Professional career ==
=== Newcastle Eagles ===
As at 20 March 2011 the official [[British Basketball League]] website shows that Defoe has made 217 appearances for [[Newcastle Eagles]] and has an 8.81 Points Per Game Average, a 5.24 Rebounds Per Game Average and a 0.62 Assists Per Game Average.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

=== 2004-2005 ===
Defoe joined [[Newcastle Eagles]] in 2004 from [[Hackney White Heat]]. He made his debut on 1 October 2004 against the [[Scottish Rocks]]. In his debut season of [[Professional basketball|Professional Basketball]], Defoe played 40 games, playing 521 minutes, while recording averages of 4.80 Points Per Game and 3.33 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up a [[BBL Trophy]] winners medal and a [[British Basketball League]] Play-Off winners medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

=== 2005-2006 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2005-06|2005-06 Season]] Defoe made 32 appearances and bettered his averages with 8.34 Points Per Game and 4.78 Rebounds Per Game while putting in some impressive performances for the team in their phenomenal Trophy "Clean Sweep" of [[BBL Cup]], [[BBL Trophy]], [[British Basketball League]] Championship and [[British Basketball League]] Play-Offs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

=== 2006-2007 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2006-07|2006-07 Season]] Defoe made 36 appearances with averages of 7.36 Points Per Game and 5.81 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his third [[British Basketball League]] Play-Offs winner medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

Defoe was also a winner of the 2006 Nike Midnight Madness Trophy.

=== 2007-2008 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2007-08|2007-08 Season]] Defoe made 33 appearances with averages of 9.52 Points Per Game and 5.09 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his second [[British Basketball League]] Championship winner medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

Defoe was also a winner of the 2007 Nike Midnight Madness Trophy. In the summer of 2007 he played as part of the British team called Midnight Madness which competed and won against an American team in Chicago.

=== 2008-2009 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2008-09|2008-09 Season]] Defoe made 31 appearances with averages of 10.71 Points Per Game and 6.13 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his third [[British Basketball League]] Championship winner medal, his third [[BBL Trophy]] winner medal and his fourth [[British Basketball League]] Play-Offs winner medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

=== 2009-2010 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2009-10|2009-10 Season]] Defoe made 35 appearances with averages of 11.94 Points Per Game and 6.34 Rebounds Per Game. Statistically this was Defoe's best season to date. In this season Defoe picked up his fourth [[British Basketball League]] Championship winner medal and his fourth [[BBL Trophy]] winner medal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

=== 2010-2011 ===

In the [[British Basketball League 2010-11|2010-011 Season]] after 10 appearances Defoe had averaged 12.3 Points Per Game and 6.2 Rebounds Per Game.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bbl.org.uk/?dafoe-darius,1159|title=Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League|date=20 March 2011|accessdate=20 March 2011}}</ref>

==Honours and awards==

* 2 Great Britain Caps
* 4-Time British Basketball League Championship Winner
* 1-Time British Basketball League Championship Runner Up
* 4-Time British Basketball League Play-Off Winner
* 1-Time British Basketball League Cup Winner
* 1-Time British Basketball League Cup Runner Up
* 4-Time British Basketball Trophy Winner
* 2-Time British Basketball Trophy Runner Up


==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 14 November 2024

Darius Defoe
No. 13 – Newcastle Eagles
PositionPower forward / Centre
LeagueBritish Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1984-11-14) 14 November 1984 (age 40)
Bataka, Dominica
NationalityDominica / British
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight100.7 kg (222 lb)
Career information
CollegeHackney Community College
Playing career2004–present
Career history
2005–presentNewcastle Eagles

Darius Defoe (born 14 November 1984) is a British basketball player.[1] Defoe is a 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) power forward, who is able to play in the center. Since 2005, Defoe is a member of the Newcastle Eagles.

Early years

[edit]

Defoe attended St. David & St. Katharine School (now known as Greig City Academy) in Haringey, North London and is a graduate of the Hackney Community College Basketball Academy Programme.[2] He currently plays for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. Defoe has played with the Eagles since the 2004-2005 Season.

Professional career

[edit]

Newcastle Eagles

[edit]

As at 20 March 2011 the official British Basketball League website shows that Defoe has made 217 appearances for Newcastle Eagles and has an 8.81 Points Per Game Average, a 5.24 Rebounds Per Game Average and a 0.62 Assists Per Game Average.[3]

2004-2005

[edit]

Defoe joined Newcastle Eagles in 2004 from Hackney White Heat. He made his debut on 1 October 2004 against the Scottish Rocks. In his debut season of Professional Basketball, Defoe played 40 games, playing 521 minutes, while recording averages of 4.80 Points Per Game and 3.33 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up a BBL Trophy winners medal and a British Basketball League Play-Off winners medal.[4]

2005-2006

[edit]

In the 2005-06 Season Defoe made 32 appearances and bettered his averages with 8.34 Points Per Game and 4.78 Rebounds Per Game while putting in some impressive performances for the team in their phenomenal Trophy "Clean Sweep" of BBL Cup, BBL Trophy, British Basketball League Championship and British Basketball League Play-Offs.[5]

2006-2007

[edit]

In the 2006-07 Season Defoe made 36 appearances with averages of 7.36 Points Per Game and 5.81 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his third British Basketball League Play-Offs winner medal.[6]

Defoe was also a winner of the 2006 Nike Midnight Madness Trophy.

2007-2008

[edit]

In the 2007-08 Season Defoe made 33 appearances with averages of 9.52 Points Per Game and 5.09 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his second British Basketball League Championship winner medal.[7]

Defoe was also a winner of the 2007 Nike Midnight Madness Trophy. In the summer of 2007 he played as part of the British team called Midnight Madness which competed and won against an American team in Chicago.

2008-2009

[edit]

In the 2008-09 Season Defoe made 31 appearances with averages of 10.71 Points Per Game and 6.13 Rebounds Per Game. In this season Defoe picked up his third British Basketball League Championship winner medal, his third BBL Trophy winner medal and his fourth British Basketball League Play-Offs winner medal.[8]

2009-2010

[edit]

In the 2009-10 Season Defoe made 35 appearances with averages of 11.94 Points Per Game and 6.34 Rebounds Per Game. Statistically this was Defoe's best season to date. In this season Defoe picked up his fourth British Basketball League Championship winner medal and his fourth BBL Trophy winner medal.[9]

2010-2011

[edit]

In the 2010-011 Season after 10 appearances Defoe had averaged 12.3 Points Per Game and 6.2 Rebounds Per Game.[10]

Honours and awards

[edit]
  • 2 Great Britain Caps
  • 4-Time British Basketball League Championship Winner
  • 1-Time British Basketball League Championship Runner Up
  • 4-Time British Basketball League Play-Off Winner
  • 1-Time British Basketball League Cup Winner
  • 1-Time British Basketball League Cup Runner Up
  • 4-Time British Basketball Trophy Winner
  • 2-Time British Basketball Trophy Runner Up

References

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  1. ^ "Darius Defoe - Newcastle Eagles". 19 September 2010. Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  2. ^ "HCC's basketball talent shoots to the top". 23 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  6. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  7. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  9. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Dafoe, Darius - British Basketball League". 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
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