Marc Salyers
Encyclopedia
Marc Douglas Salyers is a professional basketball player. He is a small forward
-power forward
.
at Samford University
with the Samford Bulldogs
from 1997–01.
.
He returned to Turkey for the 2004-05 season, signed by Fenerbahçe Istanbul
. He next moved to France for the 2005-06 season, signed by Gravelines-Dunkerque
. He then went to Korea
in November 2005, signed by Busan KTF Magicwings.
In January 2006, he moved back to Italy where he was signed by RB Montecatini Terme
, in LegADue
. He then returned to France for the 2006-07 season, signed by Chorale Roanne
, and in 2008, he transferred to Azovmash Mariupol
. On November 14, 2007, Salyers scored 40 points against his former team Fenerbahçe Ülker
during a Euroleague
match. Salyers won the Alphonso Ford Trophy
in 2008.
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
-power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
.
College career
Salyers played college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at Samford University
Samford University
Samford University, founded as Howard College is a private, coeducational, Alabama Baptist Convention-affiliated university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It includes the , Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V....
with the Samford Bulldogs
Samford Bulldogs
Samford University fields 17 varsity teams . The Bulldogs have done well in recent years in both football and men's basketball, participating in the 1999 and 2000 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The women's basketball team made its initial NCAA tournament appearance in the 2011 NCAA...
from 1997–01.
Pro career
Salyers began his professional career in Italy in the 2001-02 season, signed by Cimberlo Novara. He moved to Turkey for the 2003-04 season, signed by Oyak Renault B.K. In April 2004, he moved to France, signed by Pau-OrthezÉlan Béarnais Pau-Orthez
The Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez is a French professional basketball club that is based in Pau. They play their home games at the Palais des Sports de Pau.- History :...
.
He returned to Turkey for the 2004-05 season, signed by Fenerbahçe Istanbul
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
. He next moved to France for the 2005-06 season, signed by Gravelines-Dunkerque
Basket Club Maritime Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral
Basket Club Maritime Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral is a basketball club based in Gravelines, France that plays in the Ligue Nationale de Basketball...
. He then went to Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
in November 2005, signed by Busan KTF Magicwings.
In January 2006, he moved back to Italy where he was signed by RB Montecatini Terme
RB Montecatini Terme
RB Montecatini Terme, also known for sponsorship reasons as Agricola Gloria Montecatini is an Italian basketball team from the town of Montecatini Terme....
, in LegADue
LegADue
Legadue or Lega2 is the second-highest division of professional club basketball in Italy since 2001-2002 season...
. He then returned to France for the 2006-07 season, signed by Chorale Roanne
Chorale Roanne Basket
Chorale Roanne Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Roanne, France. The club plays in the Pro A. Their coach is Jean-Denys Choulet. Their home arena is Halle André Vacheresse...
, and in 2008, he transferred to 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...
. On November 14, 2007, Salyers scored 40 points against his former team Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
during a Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
match. Salyers won the Alphonso Ford Trophy
Alphonso Ford Trophy
The Alphonso Ford Top Scorer Trophy is the annual award given to the Turkish Airlines Euroleague's leading scorer throughout the Euroleague season, up until the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four stage of the season...
in 2008.
Pro clubs
- 1997-01:
United States Samford UniversitySamford UniversitySamford University, founded as Howard College is a private, coeducational, Alabama Baptist Convention-affiliated university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It includes the , Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V....
(NCAA) - 2001-03:
Italy Cimberlo Novara (LegaDueLegADueLegadue or Lega2 is the second-highest division of professional club basketball in Italy since 2001-2002 season...
) - 2003-04:
Turkey Oyak Renault B.K. (TBLTurkish Basketball LeagueThe Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
) -
Early Modern France Pau-OrthezÉlan Béarnais Pau-OrthezThe Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez is a French professional basketball club that is based in Pau. They play their home games at the Palais des Sports de Pau.- History :...
(Pro ALigue Nationale de BasketballThe Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
) - 2004-05: Turkey FenerbahçeFenerbahçe ÜlkerFenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
(TBLTurkish Basketball LeagueThe Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
) - 2005-06: Early Modern France Gravelines-DunkerqueBasket Club Maritime Gravelines Dunkerque Grand LittoralBasket Club Maritime Gravelines Dunkerque Grand Littoral is a basketball club based in Gravelines, France that plays in the Ligue Nationale de Basketball...
(Pro ALigue Nationale de BasketballThe Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
) -
South Korea Busan KTF Magicwings (KBLKorean Basketball LeagueThe Korean Basketball League, often abbreviated to the KBL, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in South Korea. Its inaugural season was in 1997. The season starts in October and ends in April the following year. The KBL consists of 10 teams. Each team plays 54 games . Each team...
) - Italy RB Montecatini TermeRB Montecatini TermeRB Montecatini Terme, also known for sponsorship reasons as Agricola Gloria Montecatini is an Italian basketball team from the town of Montecatini Terme....
(LegaDueLegADueLegadue or Lega2 is the second-highest division of professional club basketball in Italy since 2001-2002 season...
) - 2006-08: Early Modern France Chorale RoanneChorale Roanne BasketChorale Roanne Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Roanne, France. The club plays in the Pro A. Their coach is Jean-Denys Choulet. Their home arena is Halle André Vacheresse...
(Pro ALigue Nationale de BasketballThe Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
) - 2008-09:
Ukraine Azovmash MariupolAzovmash MariupolAzovmash 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...
(UBSLUkrainian Basketball Super LeagueThe Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague is the top professional basketball league in Ukraine.-2010–2011 Teams:* Azovmash Mariupol* BC Kyiv* Khimik Yuzhny* MBС Mykolaiv* BC Donetsk* BC Budivelnik* BC Halychyna* BC Hoverla* BC Dnipro-Azot...
) - 2009-10: Early Modern France Le MansLe Mans Sarthe BasketLe Mans Sarthe Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in the city of Le Mans, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League.-History:Le Mans was founded in the year 1939. The club won the French Championship in 1978, 1979, 1982, and 2006...
(Pro ALigue Nationale de BasketballThe Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
) - 2010-11: Italy Pallacanestro BiellaPallacanestro Biella-Notable players :-Sponsorship names:In the past, due to sponsorship deals, it has also been known as:*Fila Biella *Lauretana Biella . For the 2009–10 season,*Lauretana Biella Eurocup-External links:* *...
(Lega Basket Serie A) - 2011-12:
Lebanon SagesseHekmehHekmeh SC, or Hekmeh Sports Club also known by its French synonym Sagesse or Club Sagesse or Club Sportif Sagesse is a multi-sports club in Lebanon....
(Lebanese Basketball LeagueLebanese Basketball LeagueThe Lebanese Basketball League or FLB League or BANKMED FLB League is the top basketball league in Lebanon and one of the top leagues in Asia. It is organised annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketball Federation . The Men Division A made up of...
)