Mario Austin
Encyclopedia
Mario Trevon Austin is an American
professional basketball
player. Drafted 36th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft
by the Chicago Bulls
, Mario did not make the roster following training camp and left to play overseas.
He began his professional career with CSKA Moscow
, but was released after an injury and dispute with the team before playing an official game. He then spent the remainder of the season in the WBA league.
In 2004 he signed with Italian
team Lauretana Biella
and had a decent season.
In 2005 he signed with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C., where he played until 2007 and helped bring them the State Cup.
In summer of 2007 he played with the Chicago Bulls
summer league team.
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for Benetton Treviso
.
On July 18, 2008, Beşiktaş Cola Turka
officially announced Austin's transfer.
At the start of the 2009/10 season, was signed by Meridiano Alicante
, but was released on January 21, 2010.
On April 10, 2010, was signed by the Atléticos de San Germán of the Puerto Rican league, being replaced on May 29, 2010 by Ernest Brown
As part of a Carlos Boozer sign and trade to the Bulls, Mario Austin's rights were traded to the Utah Jazz
.
On August 13, 2010 Mario Austin has signed for Ukrainian club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player. Drafted 36th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft
2003 NBA Draft
The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and...
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...
, Mario did not make the roster following training camp and left to play overseas.
He began his professional career with CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Moscow, Russia. The club is a member of the VTB United League. It is often referred to in the West as "Red Army" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army. CSKA has won two titles between 2006 and 2009 in Europe's...
, but was released after an injury and dispute with the team before playing an official game. He then spent the remainder of the season in the WBA league.
In 2004 he signed with Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
team Lauretana Biella
Pallacanestro 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:* *...
and had a decent season.
In 2005 he signed with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C., where he played until 2007 and helped bring them the State Cup.
In summer of 2007 he played with 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...
summer league team.
For the 2007/08 season he has signed for Benetton Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso, more often known by its sponsorship name of Benetton Basket, or Benetton Treviso, is an Italian Serie A League professional basketball club from Treviso, the headquarters city of its longtime owner Benetton Group...
.
On July 18, 2008, Beşiktaş Cola Turka
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
officially announced Austin's transfer.
At the start of the 2009/10 season, was signed by Meridiano Alicante
CB Lucentum Alicante
Club Baloncesto Lucentum Alicante is a professional basketball team based in Alicante, Valencian Community. Lucentum Alicante is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto .-Sponsorship naming:...
, but was released on January 21, 2010.
On April 10, 2010, was signed by the Atléticos de San Germán of the Puerto Rican league, being replaced on May 29, 2010 by Ernest Brown
Ernest Brown (basketball)
Ernest Brown is an American professional basketball player who was selected in the second round of the 2000 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. He played collegiately for the Indian Hills Community College...
As part of a Carlos Boozer sign and trade to the Bulls, Mario Austin's rights were traded to the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
.
On August 13, 2010 Mario Austin has signed for Ukrainian club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
BC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk
BC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk is a Ukrainian professional basketball club that is based in Dnipropetrovsk. The club's home court is DS Meteor, which has a capacity of 5,600.-Some current players: Mario Austin Steve Burtt Andrei Lebedev Denham Brown...