Carlos Powell
Encyclopedia
Ricardo Auturo "Carlos" Powell (born August 29, 1983) is an American basketball
player for Maccabi Haifa B.C.
of the Israeli Basketball Super League. He is notable for receiving the NIT Most Valuable Player award, in the NIT tournament. Other honors he has received include 2003-2004 All SEC, 2004-2005 Preseason All SEC, and 2005 Team outstanding rebounder. Throughout his four-year career, he scored over 1500 points (1541), 600 rebounds (641), and 70 3-point field goals (71). He also holds the school record for most games played with 132.
where he was the fourth leading scorer in the league with 19.4 points and 7 rebounds a game. He was subsequently named to the All-League MVP team and all league imports first team.
Powell played for the New Zealand Breakers
of the Australia
n National Basketball League
during the 2006-2007 season. He shone in his debut with the Breakers, scoring 34 points against the South Dragons
. Powell was arguably the team's best player throughout the 06-07 season, leading the league in points scored with 28.3 per game. He was also top 10 in the league in steals, and won the 06-07 slam-dunk competition at the NBL All-Star game.
Carlos played for the Golden State Warriors
in the NBA Summer League in 2007. After failing to secure a contract, he was signed by the Ukrainian team Azovmash Mariupol
.
On November 1, 2007 Carlos was selected 2nd overall in the draft by the Dakota Wizards
of the NBA D-League http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3555030. In the D-league, he averaged 22 ppg, 6.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals.
On November 1, 2009 Carlos was selected 1st overall in the draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds
of the NBA D-League although he did not stay the entire season. He finished up in the CBL
with the Liaoning Panpan Hunters, he averaged 25 ppg, 6.6rebounds.
In 2011 Powell played for Zob Ahan Isfahan in Isfahan, Iran
averaging 20ppg, 12rpg and 3.5apg.
In August 2011 he signed with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
in Israel
.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
of the Israeli Basketball Super League. He is notable for receiving the NIT Most Valuable Player award, in the NIT tournament. Other honors he has received include 2003-2004 All SEC, 2004-2005 Preseason All SEC, and 2005 Team outstanding rebounder. Throughout his four-year career, he scored over 1500 points (1541), 600 rebounds (641), and 70 3-point field goals (71). He also holds the school record for most games played with 132.
Professional career
After college, Powell played professionally for SL Benfica in PortugalPortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
where he was the fourth leading scorer in the league with 19.4 points and 7 rebounds a game. He was subsequently named to the All-League MVP team and all league imports first team.
Powell played for the New Zealand Breakers
New Zealand Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers are a professional basketball team competing in the Australasian National Basketball League. The Breakers joined the NBL for the 2003/04 season as one of two expansion clubs. The club is based in the city of Auckland, New Zealand and play their home games at the North...
of the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n National Basketball League
National Basketball League (Australia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
during the 2006-2007 season. He shone in his debut with the Breakers, scoring 34 points against the South Dragons
South Dragons
The South Dragons is a former team in the Australasian National Basketball League . They made their début in the 2006/07 season and played their final season in 2008/09...
. Powell was arguably the team's best player throughout the 06-07 season, leading the league in points scored with 28.3 per game. He was also top 10 in the league in steals, and won the 06-07 slam-dunk competition at the NBL All-Star game.
Carlos played for the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the NBA Summer League in 2007. After failing to secure a contract, he was signed by the Ukrainian team Azovmash Mariupol
Azovmash Mariupol
Azovmash Mariupol is a Ukrainian professional basketball club. It was founded in 1990 in the city of Mariupol in South-Eastern Ukraine. It now takes part in 3 competitions: Ukrainian SuperLeague, Ukrainian Cup and the ULEB Eurocup. The home court is Azovmash Arena. It is one of the strongest teams...
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On November 1, 2007 Carlos was selected 2nd overall in the draft by the Dakota Wizards
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
of the NBA D-League http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3555030. In the D-league, he averaged 22 ppg, 6.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals.
On November 1, 2009 Carlos was selected 1st overall in the draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds
Albuquerque Thunderbirds
The New Mexico Thunderbirds were a professional NBA Development League minor league basketball team which played from 2005-2011. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Thunderbirds first played their home games at Tingley Coliseum as the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, then played at the Santa Ana Star...
of the NBA D-League although he did not stay the entire season. He finished up in the CBL
CBL
- CBC Radio :* CBL-FM, a CBC Radio Two radio station in Toronto, Ontario* CBC Radio One in Toronto had the call sign CBL for much of the period when it was on the AM band - Sports leagues and associations :* Canadian Baseball League...
with the Liaoning Panpan Hunters, he averaged 25 ppg, 6.6rebounds.
In 2011 Powell played for Zob Ahan Isfahan in Isfahan, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
averaging 20ppg, 12rpg and 3.5apg.
In August 2011 he signed with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
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