DeJuan Collins facts for kids
Collins as a member of Žalgiris
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 20, 1976 Youngstown, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2002 | Tübingen |
| 2002–2004 | Alba Berlin |
| 2004–2005 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2005–2006 | Varese |
| 2006–2007 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2007–2008 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2008 | Lokomotiv Rostov |
| 2008–2009 | Cajasol |
| 2009–2010 | Kavala |
| 2010–2012 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2012 | Al Riyadi Beirut |
| 2013 | Krasnye Krylia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
EuroLeague records since the 2000–01 season
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DeJuan Collins (born November 20, 1976) is a former professional basketball player from America. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed about 190 pounds (86 kg). DeJuan was known for scoring lots of points. He was also great at leading his team's offense.
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College Basketball Journey
DeJuan Collins, often called "DC" by his fans, started his basketball journey in college. He played for Louisiana State University (LSU) first. Then, he played at the Tuskegee Institute. These are both well-known college basketball programs.
Professional Career Highlights
DeJuan Collins began his professional basketball career in Germany. He joined a team called WiredMinds Tübingen in 2000. He was their top scorer, averaging 26 points per game. His amazing play helped the team move up to a higher league in the 2000–01 season.
Success in Germany
Even in the top German league, DeJuan kept playing great. He was the best scorer in the league, averaging 23.6 points per game. He was even invited to the All-Star game! After that, he moved to Alba Berlin. With Alba Berlin, he won the German Championship and the German Cup in 2002–03.
Playing Across Europe
DeJuan then played for different teams in Europe. In 2004–05, he played for Aris Salonica in Greece. The next season, 2005–06, he played for Varese Whirlpool in Italy.
Winning with Žalgiris Kaunas
From 2006 to 2008, DeJuan played for Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. He helped them win the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) championship twice. They won in 2007 and again in 2008.
Later Career and EuroChallenge Win
After his time in Lithuania, DeJuan played for teams in Russia and Spain. His last team was Krasnye Krylia in Russia. With this team, DeJuan won the FIBA EuroChallenge in 2013. This was a big international championship!
Career Statistics in EuroLeague
Here are some of DeJuan Collins' statistics from his time playing in the EuroLeague. This is one of the top basketball leagues in Europe.
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
| * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2002–03 | Berlin | 8 | 8 | 27.4 | .434 | .310 | .667 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .5 | 16.1 | 12.4 |
| 2003–04 | 14 | 14 | 33.6 | .467 | .298 | .778 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .2 | 16.6 | 16.0 | |
| 2006–07 | Žalgiris | 2 | 2 | 36.0 | .429 | .000 | .714 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | — | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| 2007–08 | 20 | 20 | 29.9 | .384 | .211 | .830 | 3.9 | 5.4* | 1.3 | — | 10.9 | 14.9 | |
| 2010–11 | 16 | 8 | 20.4 | .420 | .333 | .837 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .1 | 6.7 | 8.4 | |
| 2011–12 | 12 | 1 | 15.1 | .426 | .370 | .952 | 1.3 | 1.5 | .1 | — | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
| Career | 72 | 53 | 25.9 | .426 | .285 | .799 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .1 | 10.8 | 11.7 | |
See also
In Spanish: DeJuan Collins para niños
