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There are currently 6791 ex-college players, who play 2012-13 season overseas
*the number is for both men and women players, who play outside of the U.S. (updated on 6/16/2013) Check Detailed list by College or by country
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SYLVESTER MORGAN'S BLOG
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209cm / 6'10'' - Center - 1983 
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Sylvester Morgan Basketball Career |
Born: Feb.22, 1983 in Atlanta, Ga.
One of four sons of Antionette Morgan and has an older brother (Emmitt Thomas) and two younger brothers (Michael and Joseph Massarrachia).
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Outlook:
Sylvester is an experienced professional that never quits. A legit 6’10 left-hander with a wingspan of (7’5in/226cm). Ultimately known for his NCAA leading shot blocking records, he scores in a variety of ways. Will knock down the mid-range shot if left open and operates effectively in the low post. Rebounds and defends exceptionally well. Naturall position is power forward(Amare Stoudamire, Andre Kirelenko, Kevin Garnett). Runs the floor extremely well, as noted in college running a 5:18 mile, first on his team. Relentless, tireless, aggressive and passionate as noted by nba scouts. Very coachable. consummate team player that possesses a tremendous amount of mental toughness and potential that has not even been reached yet
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Career:
Decatur, Ga
2002-2003: Atlanta Metro JC: 14.6ppg, 10.4rpg, 5.0bpg
2004-2005: Georgia St. (NCAA): 29 games: 6.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 12ast, 2.8bpg, FGP: 56.1%
2005: Rome Gladiators (WBA): left in May
2005-2006: In Jan.'06 joined TS Goppingen (Germany-Oberliga): 6 games: 18.8ppg, next month moved to Birmingham Magicians (ABA): 5 games: 14.0ppg, 12.0rpg, 2.0apg
2005: June: NBA Hawks Workout
2006: Marietta Storm (WBA), then joined Reales de La Vega (Dominican Republic-LIDOBA): 5 games: 9.0ppg, 7.4rpg, 3.0bpg
2006 July: Southern California Summer Pro League (Play 2 Win Delta Jammers team)
2006: Marietta Storm (SEBL): 21.9ppg, 11.0apg, 6.3rpg
2006-2007: Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus-A1), left before the season started, then joined Birmingham Magicians (ABA), then moved to ESC Trappes Saint Quentins en Yvelines (France-N1, starting five): 14 games: 19.1ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.0bpg, 2FGP: 41.0%, 3FGP: 17.0%, FT: 44.0%, left in Jan.'07, then signed at Georgia Gwizzlies (ANBL)
2007 July: Summer Pro-Am League in Long Beach (Play2Win Delta Jammers)
2007-2008: $25K/month Drafted #12 by Mobis Phoebus (South Korea-KBL): 3 games: 20.1ppg. 9.8rpg, 5.0bpg, Nov.'07 signed at Caballeros de Sinaloa (Mexico-LNBP, starting five)
2008: Caballeros de Culiacan (Mexico-CIBACOPA, starting five): 24 games: 12.9ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.2bpg, FGP: 50.0%, FT: 68.8%, in March moved to Gatos de Monagas Cats (Venezuela-LPB, starting five), Venezuelan League: 2 games: 4.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg; injured later that month, was released in June
2009 July: Korean KBL Pre-Draft Camp in Las Vegas, NV
2009-2010: In Feb.'10 signed at Fukuoka Rizing (Japan-BJ League): 26 games: 5.7ppg, 5.1rpg, FGP: 42.0%, FT: 61.5%
2010-2011: Kryvbasbasket-Lux Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine-Superleague): 7 games: 3.0ppg, 2.4rpg; in Jan.'11 moved to GIE Morrow Disciples (UBA, starting five): 7 games: 14.9ppg, 13.1rpg, 2.1apg, 5.0bpg, FGP: 53.7%, 3PT: 50%, FT: 63%
2011: In March signed at Caballeros de Culiacan (Mexico-CIBACOPA): 29 games: 10.3ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 54.7%, 3PT: 12.5%, FT: 74.6%
2011-2012: in Oct.'11 joined Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (Lithuania-LKL): Baltic League: 17 games: 8.5ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 50.8%, FT: 70.6%; Lithuanian League: 21 games: 8.7ppg, 4.5rpg, FGP: 55.5%, FT: 74.1%
2012-2013: TGI D-Rise Tochigi (Japan-JBL2, starting five), in Dec.'12 signed at Link Tochigi Brex (Japan-JBL): 6 games: 8.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 44.2%, FT: 76.9%
2013: In March signed at Global Port Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA, starting five): Commissioner's Cup: 5 games: 17.6ppg, 15.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.8bpg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 48.0%
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Awards/Achievements:
13th Leading Shot Blocker in the Nation (NCAA) -05
Dominican Rep. LIDOBA All-Star Game -06 (Slam Dunk Contest Winner)
Southern California Summer Pro League Champion -06
UBA All-Star Selection -11
Mexican CIBACOPA Regular Season Runner-Up -11
Mexican CIBACOPA Semifinals -11
Lithuanian Cup Finalist -12
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