Errick McCollum facts for kids
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McCollum with Karşıyaka Basket, 2024
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| No. 0 – Fenerbahçe Beko | |
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| Point guard / Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 22, 1988 Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | GlenOak (Canton, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Goshen (2006–2010) |
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
| League | BSL EuroLeague |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Elitzur Netanya |
| 2011–2012 | Hapoel Kfar Saba |
| 2012–2013 | Apollon Patras |
| 2013–2014 | Panionios |
| 2014–2015 | Zhejiang Golden Bulls |
| 2015–2016 | Galatasaray |
| 2016–2017 | Beikong Fly Dragons |
| 2017 | Galatasaray |
| 2017–2018 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2018–2020 | UNICS Kazan |
| 2020–2021 | Khimki Moscow |
| 2021–2022 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2022–2024 | Karşıyaka |
| 2025–present | Fenerbahçe |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Errick "E" Lane McCollum II (born January 22, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Fenerbahçe Beko in Turkey. He is known for playing both point guard and shooting guard positions. Errick played college basketball at Goshen College.
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Early Life and College Career
High School Years
Errick McCollum went to GlenOak High School in Canton, Ohio, from 2002 to 2006. He played basketball there with Kosta Koufos, who later played in the NBA. In 2006, Errick's younger brother, CJ McCollum, joined the team. CJ also became a professional basketball player.
Playing in College
McCollum played college basketball for Goshen College from 2006 to 2010. He was an amazing scorer, finishing as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,789 points. He was recognized as an NAIA DII All-American in all four years he played. In his final year, he was named a First Team NAIA Division II All-American.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting in Israel and Greece
Errick began his professional career in 2010 with Elitzur Netanya in Israel. The next season, he played for Hapoel Kfar Saba in Israel's second division. He averaged an impressive 23.8 points per game there.
In 2012, McCollum moved to Greece to play for Apollon Patras. For the 2013–14 season, he joined another Greek team, Panionios. During this time, he was the top scorer in both the Greek League and the EuroCup, which is a major European competition.
Success in China
In 2014, McCollum signed with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China. On January 30, 2015, he made history by scoring 82 points in a single game! This set a new record for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Even with his incredible performance, his team lost that game.
Winning in Turkey
In September 2015, Errick signed with Galatasaray, a Turkish club. This was a big season for him! In the 2015–16 EuroCup season, he was named to the All-EuroCup First Team and was chosen as the EuroCup MVP. His team, Galatasaray, went on to win the EuroCup championship that year.
Back to China and Turkey
After his success in Turkey, McCollum returned to China in 2016 to play for the Beikong Fly Dragons. He once again led the CBA league in scoring, showing his amazing talent.
In March 2017, he came back to Turkey, rejoining Galatasaray. Later that year, he signed with Anadolu Efes, another top Turkish team that plays in the EuroLeague. On November 14, 2017, he had an outstanding game, scoring 31 points and making 8 three-pointers. This earned him the title of EuroLeague Round 7 MVP.
Playing in Russia
From 2018 to 2022, Errick played for several teams in Russia. He joined Unics Kazan in 2018, where he averaged nearly 20 points per game. He later played for Khimki and Lokomotiv Kuban.
Current Team in Turkey
In June 2022, McCollum signed with Pınar Karşıyaka in Turkey. As of January 2025, he joined Fenerbahçe Beko, another major Turkish basketball club.
The Basketball Tournament Champion
Errick McCollum has also been a key player for a team called Overseas Elite in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). This is a special tournament where the winning team takes home a large prize. Errick was a point guard for the Overseas Elite teams that won the championship four years in a row, from 2015 to 2018! In 2018, he helped his team win their fourth straight title. He was even named to the TBT 2018 All-Tournament Team.
Family Life
Errick's younger brother, CJ McCollum, is also a very famous professional basketball player. CJ plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.
College Awards and Honors
- All-Mid-Central College Conference Newcomer of the Year: (2006–07)
- 4× All-Mid-Central College Conference Team: (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10)
- All-Mid-Central College Conference 2nd Team: (2006–07)
- 3× All-Mid-Central College Conference 1st Team: (2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10)
- All-Mid-Central College Conference Player of the Year: (2009–10)
- 4× NAIA Division II All-American: (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10)
- NAIA Division II All-American First Team: (2009–10)
See also
In Spanish: Errick McCollum para niños
