Joevan Catron
Encyclopedia
Joevan Eugene Catron is an American
professional basketball
player for the Wollongong Hawks
in the NBL
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, where he attended all four years, while also playing basketball.
in the 2008-09 season, leading the team in rebounds, steals, and assists.
During the 2010-11 season, Catron earned second-team all-conference honors, the first Duck to do so in four years. He led Oregon in scoring, rebounding (6.3 rebounds per game), and field goal percentage (49.5 percent).
In the 01-April-2011 final game against Creighton University, in the CBI Championship NCAA College Basketball series, Catron won the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) award.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player for the Wollongong Hawks
Wollongong Hawks
The Wollongong Hawks are a team competing in Australia's National Basketball League , based in the New South Wales city of Wollongong. They won the NBL championship in 2001 and finished as runners-up in 2005 and 2010...
in the NBL
National Basketball League (Australasia)
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Early life
Catron is a graduate of Thornton Township High SchoolThornton Township High School
Thornton Township High School, often simply referred to as Thornton is a public high school founded in 1899. The school is located in Harvey, Illinois one of the south suburbs of the city of Chicago, Illinois. The school is one of three schools administered by Thornton Township High Schools...
, where he attended all four years, while also playing basketball.
College Career
Catron became a starter during the 2007-08 season, averaging 25.7 minutes, 8.8 points, and 5.7 rebounds per game. He was a key player for the DucksOregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks refers to the sports teams of the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks are part of the Pacific-12 Conference in the Division 1 of the NCAA. With seventeen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and Track and Field...
in the 2008-09 season, leading the team in rebounds, steals, and assists.
During the 2010-11 season, Catron earned second-team all-conference honors, the first Duck to do so in four years. He led Oregon in scoring, rebounding (6.3 rebounds per game), and field goal percentage (49.5 percent).
In the 01-April-2011 final game against Creighton University, in the CBI Championship NCAA College Basketball series, Catron won the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) award.