Ansu Sesay facts for kids
Ansu Sesay playing for Eldo Napoli.
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| Forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 29, 1976 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| High school | Willowridge (Houston, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Ole Miss (1994–1998) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1999–2010 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Rockford Lightning | |||||||||||||
| 2000 | Sta. Lucia Realtors | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Greenville Groove | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 2005 | Roseto Basket | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Basket Napoli | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | AJ Milano | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Alba Berlin | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | STB Le Havre | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | Jahesh Tarabar Qom | |||||||||||||
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Ansu Martin Sesay Jr. (born July 29, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a forward and had a long career in both the NBA and in basketball leagues around the world.
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Early Life and Basketball Start
High School Success
Ansu Sesay went to Willowridge High School in Houston, Texas. He was a very important player for his team. In 1994, he helped his school win its first-ever state basketball championship.
College Star
Sesay then played college basketball at the University of Mississippi. He was a standout player there. In both his junior and senior years, he was named to the first-team All-SEC. In his senior year, he was even named the SEC's Player of the Year.
Playing in the NBA
Drafted and Early Challenges
In 1998, Ansu Sesay was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA draft. He was the 30th player picked overall. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament in his knee (ACL) during a training camp. This injury meant he missed his entire first season in 1999.
After that, he played in the CBA, a minor league. He played for the Rockford Lightning and the Quad City Thunder. He averaged about 12 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Becoming an NBA D-League MVP
In 2001, Sesay joined the Greenville Groove in the new NBDL (now called the G-League). He was one of the best players in the league. He led in many areas like scoring, rebounding, and assists.
He was named the first-ever NBDL MVP in 2002. This was a big achievement!
His great play earned him a chance in the NBA. On March 29, 2002, the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder) signed him. He quickly joined their team and played well. In one game, he even played 28 minutes and helped his team win.
Playing for the Sonics and Warriors
Ansu Sesay impressed the Sonics enough to stay with them. He signed a two-year deal after his first short period. He was known for being a good defender. He could guard different positions like shooting guards, small forwards, and power forwards.
He played 127 regular season NBA games in total. He averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. He also played in 4 playoff games for the Sonics. After his time with the Sonics, he also played for the Golden State Warriors in 2004 and early 2005.
Basketball Around the World
Success in the Philippines
Before his main NBA time, Ansu Sesay played overseas. In 2000, he played in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Sta. Lucia Realtors. He was so good that he won the Best Import award. He helped his team reach the finals for the first time, but they lost in a close series.
Playing in Europe
After his NBA career, Sesay played for several teams in Europe.
- From 2005 to 2007, he played for Basket Napoli in Italy. He helped them win the Italian Cup in 2006.
- In 2007–08, he played for Armani Jeans Milano, another Italian team. He played in 14 Euroleague games, which is a top European competition.
- From 2008 to 2010, he played for ALBA Berlin in Germany. The coach liked that he was an athletic player who could shoot from outside.
He also played briefly for teams in France and Iran before ending his career in 2010.
Off the Court
Ansu Sesay's family comes from Sierra Leone. His oldest son, Ansu III, is also a talented basketball player. Ansu III was a key defensive player for his high school team, Elkins High School. He helped his team reach the final round of the District 5A Basketball Playoff. Ansu Sesay has four other children as well.
See Also
In Spanish: Ansu Sesay para niños
