Alex Legion

Alex Legion (born November 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for CD Valdivia of the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol de Chile.

Alex Legion
Free agent
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born (1988-11-16) November 16, 1988
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolOak Hill Academy
(Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
CollegeKentucky (2007–2008)
Illinois (2008–2010)
FIU (2010–2011)
NBA draft2011 / Undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013PVSK Panthers
2013–2014Roseto Sharks
2014Sagesse Beirut
2014Veroli Basket
2014–2015Pallacanestro Trapani
2015–2016Al Jaysh Doha
2016Arkadikos
2016–2017Viola Reggio Calabria
2017–2018Fortitudo Bologna
2018Pallacanestro Mantovana
2018–2019Valdivia
Career highlights and awards

College career

He signed out of high school with the University of Michigan, but withdrew his commitment when Wolverine head coach Tommy Amaker was fired.[1] He then enrolled at the University of Kentucky but transferred to the University of Illinois during his first college semester.[2] Legion enrolled for the second semester, making him eligible to play after the conclusion of the fall semester of 2008. He played his sophomore year and half of his junior year with the Illinois, but after averaging only 2.7 points in 10 minutes per game at the beginning of the 2009 season, he decided not to return to the team after winter break.[3] Legion then transferred to Florida International University, to be coached by Isiah Thomas.[4] In February 2011, Legion was dismissed from Florida International University for a violation of team rules.[5]

In 2009, Legion was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Legion’s license was suspended because of an unpaid moving violation ticket in Michigan.

College statistics
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Kentucky 6217.5.417.333.5561.81.31.5.26.7
2008–09 Illinois 22011.1.289.240.7501.50.5.4.03.5
2009–10 Illinois 1119.9.297.211.6670.90.5.3.12.7
2010–11 Florida International 10228.1.462.431.6365.11.31.0.413.0
Career 49515.1.373.323.6572.10.8.6.15.7

Professional career

After one year workout he signed with PVSK Panthers of Hungary for the 2012–13 season.

In September 2013, he signed with Roseto Sharks of Italy for the 2013–14 season.[6] In May 2014, he joined Sagesse Beirut of Lebanon for one game.[7] In July 2014, he returned to Italy and signed with Veroli Basket.[8][9] On December 4, 2014 he left Veroli and signed with Pallacanestro Trapani for the rest of the season.[10]

On July 18, 2015, Legion signed with Al Jaysh Doha of the Qatari Basketball League.[11] On January 26, 2016, he signed with Arkadikos of Greece for the rest of the 2015–16 Greek Basket League season.[12]

On July 29, 2016, Legion signed with Viola Reggio Calabria of Italy for the 2016–17 season.[13] On January 23, 2017, he left Reggio Calabria and signed with Fortitudo Bologna for the rest of the season.[14] On June 20, 2017, he re-signed with Fortitudo for one more season.[15] On February 1, 2018, he left Fortitudo and signed with Pallacanestro Mantovana for the rest of the 2017–18 season.[16]

On November 25, 2018, Legion signed with CD Valdivia.[17]

References
  1. Lost in transition: Former Detroit prep star Alex Legion no longer a can’t-miss kid
  2. Report: Former Kentucky player Legion transferring to Illinois
  3. Alex Legion leaves Illini basketball
  4. Legion lands at FIU
  5. Alex Legion Having Trouble Again
  6. Alex Legion signs for Roseto
  7. Sagesse tabs Alex Legion for 1 game !!! ex Roseto
  8. Alex Legion moving to BK Veroli
  9. Alex Legion (ex Sagesse) agreed terms with CZG Veroli
  10. Trapani announces Alex Legion, parts ways with Chris Evans
  11. Alex Legion signs in Qatar with Al Jaysh Doha
  12. Alex Legion signs with Arkadikos
  13. Alex Legion moves to Viola Reggio Calabria
  14. Alex Legion inks with Fortitudo Bologna
  15. Fortitudo Bologna re-signs Alex Legion
  16. Alex Legion leaves Fortitudo Bologna to sign with Pallacanestro Mantovana
  17. Alex Legion (ex Pompea MNV) is a newcomer at CD Valdivia
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