DeMarcus Nelson
Encyclopedia
DeMarcus De'Juan Nelson (born November 2, 1985 in Oakland, California
) is an American professional basketball
player who currently plays for BC Donetsk
. He can play at either the point guard
or shooting guard
positions. Nelson has played in the NBA
with the Golden State Warriors
.
position on the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
team. He was also the lone captain of the team for the 2007–2008 season, which was his senior year.
, but he was signed by the Golden State Warriors
on September 9, 2008. He became the first undrafted
rookie to start on opening night in the history of the NBA. On November 14, 2008, he and teammate Richard Hendrix
were assigned to the Bakersfield Jam
of the NBA D-League. He was recalled by the Warriors on December 16, 2008, but he was waived on January 6, 2009 to make room for Jermareo Davidson
. Nelson joined the Croatian Adriatic League club KK Zagreb
in January 2009, but only played a single game. In March 2009, Nelson returned to the NBA D-League as a member of the Austin Toros
. On April 9, 2009 Nelson was called up by the Chicago Bulls
. He was waived on July 30, 2009.
On August 29, 2009, he was signed by Scandone Avellino of Italy.
He played for the Milwaukee Bucks
in the NBA Summer League
in 2010
.
On August 23, 2010, he was signed by Cholet Basket
of France
. Cholet Basket
is qualified for the Euroleague for the 2010-2011 season.
In July 2011 he signed with BC Donetsk
in Ukraine
.
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in Vallejo, California
and Sheldon High School
in Sacramento, California
. His Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior years were at Vallejo and his Senior year was at Sheldon.
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
) is an American professional basketball
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 who currently plays for BC Donetsk
BC Donetsk
BC Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional basketball club, that is based in Donetsk. The mascot of the team is a tiger, which also appears on their symbol, and the "Tigers" is also the nickname of the team.-History:...
. He can play at either the point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
or shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
positions. Nelson has played in the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
with 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...
.
College career
Nelson played at the shooting guardShooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
position on the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
team. He was also the lone captain of the team for the 2007–2008 season, which was his senior year.
Pro career
Nelson was not drafted in the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, but he was signed by 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...
on September 9, 2008. He became the first undrafted
Undrafted
An undrafted sportsperson or undrafted free agent is specific type of sportsperson who plays, or attempts to play, in a professional sports league without first being selected in a draft....
rookie to start on opening night in the history of the NBA. On November 14, 2008, he and teammate Richard Hendrix
Richard Hendrix
Venard Richard Hendrix is an American professional basketball player. Currently he plays for Euroleague team Maccabi Tel Aviv.Hendrix attended the University of Alabama, where he played for the Crimson Tide...
were assigned to the Bakersfield Jam
Bakersfield Jam
The Bakersfield Jam is an expansion franchise of the National Basketball Association Development League that began play in 2006-07. It plays its home games at the newly-built Jam Events Center in Bakersfield, California, United States, which had been built as their practice facility...
of the NBA D-League. He was recalled by the Warriors on December 16, 2008, but he was waived on January 6, 2009 to make room for Jermareo Davidson
Jermareo Davidson
Jermareo Davidson is an American basketball player. He played power forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.-High school:...
. Nelson joined the Croatian Adriatic League club KK Zagreb
KK Zagreb
Košarkaški klub Zagreb is a professional basketball club based in Zagreb, Croatia. It competes in the Croatian League, the Adriatic League and in the 2011/12 season for the first time in ULEB Euroleague...
in January 2009, but only played a single game. In March 2009, Nelson returned to the NBA D-League as a member of the Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
. On April 9, 2009 Nelson was called up by the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. He was waived on July 30, 2009.
On August 29, 2009, he was signed by Scandone Avellino of Italy.
He played for the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
in the NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
in 2010
2010 in basketball
Tournaments include international , professional and amateur and collegiate levels.-Men's tournaments:* 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey** ** All-tournament team:*** Kevin Durant, *** Linas Kleiza,...
.
On August 23, 2010, he was signed by Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
is qualified for the Euroleague for the 2010-2011 season.
In July 2011 he signed with BC Donetsk
BC Donetsk
BC Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional basketball club, that is based in Donetsk. The mascot of the team is a tiger, which also appears on their symbol, and the "Tigers" is also the nickname of the team.-History:...
in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
Regular season
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2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
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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...
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Awards and accomplishments
- 2003 All State Quarterback, California
- 2004 California Mr. Basketball
- California High School Scoring Leader (3,462 Points)
- 2004 McDonalds All-American
- 2004–05 ACC All-Freshman Team
- 2007 Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association All-ACC Honorable Mention
- 2008 ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2008 All-ACC First Team
Personal life
DeMarcus attended high school at Vallejo High SchoolVallejo High School
Vallejo High School is a high school located in Vallejo, California. It is part of the Vallejo City Unified School District. Vallejo High has been in the heart of Vallejo for more than 100 years. It is home to many athletic teams, and home to the Vallejo High School Proud Heritage Marching Band and...
in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 115,942 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay...
and Sheldon High School
Sheldon High School (Sacramento, California)
Sheldon High School is a 9th-12th grade college-preparatory high school located in Sacramento County, California, next to the city limits of Elk Grove, California. The school was established in 1997 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District.- History :...
in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
. His Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior years were at Vallejo and his Senior year was at Sheldon.