Joe Vogel
Encyclopedia
For American author, see Joseph Vogel
Joseph (Joe) Vogel (born 1973 in North Platte, Nebraska
, USA) is an American
-Lebanese
basketball
player. Vogel attended Colorado State. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics
in the 1996 NBA Draft
. He played as a professional player in Taiwan
, Turkey
, Japan
, Saudi Arabia
and a number of Lebanese basketball teams including Sagesse Beirut, Champville SC
and Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
.
After his naturalization as a Lebanese citizen, he also became a member of the Lebanese national basketball team
. At 6'11", he was Lebanon's starting center
.
The now American
-Lebanese
basketball
player presently plays for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
as a team captain.
in the 1996 NBA Draft
.
's basketball Galatasaray Café Crown
for season 1996-1997; however, he was replaced by Mills during the season. In 1997, he signed with Red Wolves basketball team in Japan, and returned to Seattle SuperSonics at their summer camp
to train. Al Ittihad basketball team was Vogel's next spot to join in Saudi Arabia
for 1998-1999 season.
Vogel arrived in Lebanon for the 1999-2000 season and signed up with Sagesse Beirut; he was also a part of some tournaments in the United States in 2000 and 2001. His return to Lebanon gave him the chance to join Champville basketball team under a 5-year contract.
Since 2004, Vogel has been a part of Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
basketball team. Along with the club, he has so far won championships across Asia and was classified as MVP of some games.
Joseph Vogel
For American-Lebanese basketball player, see Joe VogelJoseph Vogel is an American author and music critic.-Career:...
Joseph (Joe) Vogel (born 1973 in North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River...
, USA) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
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. Vogel attended Colorado State. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in the 1996 NBA Draft
1996 NBA Draft
The 1996 NBA Draft was the 50th draft in the National Basketball Association . It was held on June 26, 1996 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the Turner Network Television...
. He played as a professional player in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
and a number of Lebanese basketball teams including Sagesse Beirut, Champville SC
Champville SC
Champville SC or Champville Maristes Sports and Basketball Club Champville SC competes in the Lebanese Basketball League 1st division.-History:* Lebanese League Semifinals -02, 06, 07* Lebanese Cup Winner -04, 10...
and Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
.
After his naturalization as a Lebanese citizen, he also became a member of the Lebanese national basketball team
Lebanon national basketball team
The Lebanon national basketball team is the basketball team representing Lebanon in international competitions.-History:The first time basketball was ever played in Lebanon was in the mid-1920s in the American University of Beirut...
. At 6'11", he was Lebanon's starting center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
.
The now American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
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 presently plays for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
as a team captain.
Draft
Vogel was drafted with the 45th overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonicsSeattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in the 1996 NBA Draft
1996 NBA Draft
The 1996 NBA Draft was the 50th draft in the National Basketball Association . It was held on June 26, 1996 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the Turner Network Television...
.
College
Vogel attended Colorado State and was ranked 2nd in blocked shots with 180 and 7th all time in games played with 115 to his credit.Teams
After Seattle, Vogel joined TurkeyTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
's basketball Galatasaray Café Crown
Galatasaray Café Crown
Galatasaray Medical Park is a professional basketball team based in the city of Istanbul in Turkey. It is a part of the Galatasaray Sports Club.Galatasaray play matches in Abdi İpekçi Arena which has a seating capacity for 12,500 spectators...
for season 1996-1997; however, he was replaced by Mills during the season. In 1997, he signed with Red Wolves basketball team in Japan, and returned to Seattle SuperSonics at their summer camp
Summer camp
Summer camp is a supervised program for children or teenagers conducted during the summer months in some countries. Children and adolescents who attend summer camp are known as campers....
to train. Al Ittihad basketball team was Vogel's next spot to join in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
for 1998-1999 season.
Vogel arrived in Lebanon for the 1999-2000 season and signed up with Sagesse Beirut; he was also a part of some tournaments in the United States in 2000 and 2001. His return to Lebanon gave him the chance to join Champville basketball team under a 5-year contract.
Since 2004, Vogel has been a part of Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
basketball team. Along with the club, he has so far won championships across Asia and was classified as MVP of some games.
Awards and achievements
- Western Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team -95
- Saudi Arabian League Champion -99
- Asian Club Championships -99, 00
- WAC 2nd Team -Pre96
- Lebanese League Champion -00, 05, 06, 07,08,09,2010.
- MVP of the Asian Cup tournament -99
- IBL Semifinals -01
- Lebanese National Team -01, 03, 05-07
- Asian Championships -01(Finalist), 02, 05
- Mediterranean Games in TunisiaTunisiaTunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
-01 - Lebanese League Semifinals -02
- World Championships in Indianapolis (USA) -02
- DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
Tournament Winner -04. - Lebanese Cup Winner -04, 06, 07
- Lebanese League Regular Season Champion -04, 05, 06, 07
- Lebanese League Finalist -04
- Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Domestic Players Team -04, 05, 06
- Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Defensive Team -04, 05
- Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Center of the Year -05
- Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Domestic Player of the Year -05
- Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 1st Team -05
- Arab Club Championships -05 (Silver, Asia-Basket All-1st Team), 06 (Winner), 07 (Winner)
- World Championships in Japan -06
- Asian Games in DohaDohaDoha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
- Asia-Basket.com All-Arab Club Championships 2nd Team
- William Jones Cup Tournament