Ivan McFarlin facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 26, 1982 Missouri City, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Willowridge (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oklahoma State (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2006 | JSF Nanterre |
| 2006 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2007 | Beşiktaş |
| 2007–2008 | TED Ankara Kolejliler |
| 2008–2009 | BBC Nyon |
| 2009 | SKK Kotwica Kołobrzeg |
| 2010 | Hapoel Lev HaSharon |
| 2010–2011 | Bendigo Braves |
| 2011–2012 | Link Tochigi Brex |
| 2012–2013 | Amistad de Chuquisaca |
| 2013 | Bendigo Braves |
Ivan McFarlin, born on April 26, 1982, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a power forward and had a career that spanned from 2005 to 2013. McFarlin is known for his strong college career and his time playing for various teams around the world.
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Ivan McFarlin's Basketball Journey
High School Success
Ivan McFarlin went to Willowridge High School in Houston, Texas. During his senior year, he was a key player. He helped his team win the state championship. McFarlin showed amazing skills, averaging 15.9 points and 14.9 rebounds per game. He also had 3.5 blocks and 3.2 steals per game.
College Career at Oklahoma State
After high school, McFarlin played college basketball at Oklahoma State University. He was a big part of the Oklahoma State Cowboys team. In 2004, he helped his team reach the Final Four. This is a very important stage in the college basketball championship. The Cowboys narrowly lost to Georgia Tech in a close game.
Ivan McFarlin is one of only four players from Oklahoma State to achieve a special record. He scored over 1,000 points, grabbed over 700 rebounds, and made over 100 blocks. The other three players with this record are Byron Houston, Leroy Combs, and Bryant Reeves.
Professional Basketball Teams
McFarlin started his professional career in 2005. He played for several teams in different countries.
NBA Experience
During the 2006-07 NBA season, McFarlin was briefly with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was part of a trade on December 19, 2006. In this trade, he moved with NBA star Allen Iverson. McFarlin was then immediately released by the new team.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, McFarlin played for teams in various countries. He played in Poland for SKK Kotwica Kolobrzeg. In 2010, he joined the Bendigo Braves in Australia. This team is part of the South East Australian Basketball League. He was a standout player for the Braves. He was even named to the league's all-star team. McFarlin also led the league in total rebounds and rebounds per game.
Before the 2010-2011 season, he signed with Hapoel Lev HaSharon in Israel. This team plays in the Liga Leumit. Ivan returned to play for the Bendigo Braves again in 2011. He also played in China in 2012. The Bendigo Braves announced his return for a third season in 2013.
Ivan McFarlin's Life After Playing
Family and Home
Ivan McFarlin is the son of Delphine and Tyrone Powell McFarlin. His family lives in Missouri City, Texas. Today, Ivan lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This is the same town where he went to college at Oklahoma State University.
Coaching and Helping Others
McFarlin now helps with the Oklahoma State basketball program. He also works part-time in another job. On May 22, 2019, he became the head coach for the Ponca City Boys High School basketball team in Oklahoma. In 2023, McFarlin took on a new role. He was named the head coach for both the high school and middle school basketball teams at Agra High School.
See also
In Spanish: Ivan McFarlin para niños
