Eugene Phelps Explained

Eugene Phelps
Position:Small forward / power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:225
Team:Free agent
Nationality:American
Birth Date:23 January 1990
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California
Highschool:Woodland Christian
(Woodland Hills, California)
College:Long Beach State (2009–2012)
Draft Year:2012
Career Start:2012
Years1:2012–2013
Team1:Abejas de León
Years2:2013
Team2:Frayles de Guasave
Years3:2013–2014
Team3:Soles de Mexicali
Years4:2014
Team4:Capitanes de Arecibo
Years5:2014–2015
Team5:Fuerza Regia
Years6:2015
Team6:Capitanes de Arecibo
Years7:2015–2016
Team7:Fuerza Regia
Years8:2016
Team8:Brujos de Guayama
Years9:2016
Team9:Phoenix Fuel Masters
Years10:2016–2017
Team10:Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball
Years11:2017
Team11:Brujos de Guayama
Years12:2017
Team12:Phoenix Fuel Masters
Years13:2017-2018
Team13:Soles de Mexicali
Years14:2018
Team14:Phoenix Fuel Masters
Years15:2018–2019
Team15:Seoul Samsung Thunders
Years16:2019
Team16:Atléticos de San Germán
Years17:2019
Team17:Phoenix Fuel Masters
Years18:2019–2020
Team18:Ryukyu Golden Kings
Years19:2020–2024
Team19:Ehime Orange Vikings
Highlights:
  • KBL All-Star (2019)
  • Mexican League champion (2018)
  • Mexican League Finals MVP (2018)
  • Mexican League All-Star (2014–2016)
  • 3× Mexican League All-Imports Team (2014, 2016, 2018)
  • 3× All-LNBP First Team (2014, 2016, 2018)
  • Mexican League Import Player of the Year (2018)
  • SBL All-Star (2017)
  • SBL All-Star MVP (2017)
  • SBL scoring champion (2017)
  • SBL rebounding leader (2017)
  • Second-team All-Big West (2012)

Eugene Hasson Phelps (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Ehime Orange Vikings of the B2 League.[1]

College career

Eugene Phelps attended Long Beach University for his college years. He became a part of the school's basketball team, the Long Beach State 49ers that fought in the NCAA. In his NCAA debut, Phelps recorded 8 points and 3 rebounds in just 17 minutes of playing time for the 49ers.[2] On his third game, Phelps led the 49ers to an OT win over the visiting Weber State Wildcats. In that game, Phelps recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in 29 minutes of playing time.[3] On February 6, 2009, Phelps almost recorded a double-double after he racked up 9 points and 9 rebounds in a 76-82 loss to the UC Davis Aggies.[4]

In his freshman season, he led the 49ers to an overall record of 15-15.[5] In the semifinals round, the 49ers were up against the Pacific Tigers. In the first half, the Tigers hold a 3-point lead over the 49ers. However, the Tigers outscored again the 49ers in the second half, 36-34. And with that, the 49ers bowed down against the Tigers, 60-65. In that game, Phelps recorded 3 points and 4 rebounds in just 13 minutes of playing time.[6]

He averaged 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 50% shooting from the field, in 30 games played in his freshman season.

Professional career

Phelps went undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft. And with that, he was motivated to continue his passion for basketball career in overseas.

Abejas de León (2012–2013)

Phelps signed with the Abejas de León of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional or LNBP in Mexico, for his first assignment of professional basketball.

In his first professional start, Phelps recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Abejas but in a losing effort to the Fuerza Regia. Three games later, he recorded a then career-high of 34 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 2 assists in a 106-84 win over the Gansos Salvajes UIC.

Phoenix Fuel Masters (2016-2019)

Phelps first played for the Phoenix Fuel Masters in 2016 in the PBA Governor's Cup. He scored 52 points in his debut, which was a win against the Globalport Batang Pier.[7] His team made the playoffs,[8] but lost in the quarterfinals against the TNT Katropa.[9]

Phelps returned for the 2017 Commissioner's Cup.[10] In a double-overtime win, he finished with 53 points and 21 rebounds.[11] That would be his last for the tournament as he left for Mexico after that game.[12] In the Governor's Cup, he only played four games where it was revealed he had a stress fracture, forcing him to miss the remainder of the conference.[13]

In 2018, he was brought back to replace James White after White was placed on the injury list.[14]

Phelps returned for the fourth time in the 2019 Governor's Cup,[15] but after struggling with a 2-5 record, was replaced with Alonzo Gee.[16]

Career statistics

International

|-| align=center | 2012-13| align=left | Abejas de León | LNBP| 43 || 31.5 || .532 || .264 || .531 || 8.3 || 2.8 || 1.1 || .5 || 21.6|-| align=center | 2012-13| align=left | Frayles de Guasave| CIBACOPA| 12 || 29.8 || .520 || .000 || .671 || 8.8 || 1.8 || .5 || 1.3 || 16.9|-| align=center | 2013-14| align=left | Soles de Mexicali| LNBP| 45 || 30.9 || .491 || .154 || .556 || 10.3 || 2.2 || .7 || .7 || 17.2|-| align=center | 2013-14| align=left | Capitanes de Arecibo| BSN| 13 || 26.9 || .505 || .000 || .542 || 9.6 || 1.2 || .9 || .5 || 9.7|-| align=center | 2014-15| align=left | Fuerza Regia| LNBP| 39 || 31.6 || .563 || .357 || .570 || 9.9 || 1.9 || .7 || .4 || 21.2|-| align=center | 2014-15| align=left | Capitanes de Arecibo| BSN| 38 || 23.2 || .556 || .000 || .497 || 7.9 || 1.2 || .4 || .5 || 11.7|-| align=center | 2014-15| align=left | Fuerza Regia| Liga das Américas| 3 || 31.3 || .649 || .000 || .650 || 8.0 || 2.3 || .3 || .3 || 20.3|-| align=center | 2015-16| align=left | Fuerza Regia| LNBP| 43 || 31.8 || .549 || .031 || .628 || 10.0 || 2.9 || .7 || .6 || 19.8|-| align=center | 2015-16| align=left | Brujos de Guayama| BSN| 24 || 29.5 || .513 || .250 || .578 || 9.4 || 3.3 || .7 || .6 || 16.9|-| align=center | 2015-16| align=left | Phoenix Fuel Masters| PBA| 10 || 42.9 || .508 || .176 || .729 || 19.5 || 3.8 || .4 || .8 || 36.4|-| align=center | 2016-17| align=left | Phoenix Fuel Masters| PBA| 5 || 35.7 || .526 || .333 || .567 || 16.8 || 2.6 || .0 || 2.2 || 31.8|-| align=center | 2016-17| align=left | Brujos de Guayama| BSN| 4 || 28.2 || .527 || .000 || .697 || 10.8 || 1.3 || .5 || .5 || 20.3|-| align=center | 2016-17| align=left | Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor| SBL| 28 || 39.0 || .488 || .200 || .636 || 16.3 || 2.3 || 1.2 || 1.2 || 29.3|-| align=center | 2017-18| align=left | Soles de Mexicali| LNBP| 54 || 30.8 || .582 || .188 || .560 || 8.6 || 2.0 || .7 || .8 || 21.2|-| align=center | 2017-18| align=left | Phoenix Fuel Masters| PBA| 20 || 42.7 || .483 || .120 || .547 || 18.5 || 4.4 || .8 || 2.5 || 29.1|-| align=center | 2017-18| align=left | Soles de Mexicali| Liga das Américas| 1 || 28.0 || .500 || .000 || .167 || 11.0 || 1.0 || 4.0 || .0 || 9.0|-| align=center | 2018-19| align=left | Seoul Samsung Thunders| KBL| 37 || 34.3 || .523 || .222 || .568 || 13.5 || 3.1 || .6 || 1.6 || 26.2|-| align=center | 2018-19| align=left | Atléticos de San Germán| BSN| 25 || 31.8 || .468 || .000 || .659 || 10.4 || 2.7 || .5 || 1.2 || 17.0|-|-class=sortbottom| align="center" colspan=2 | Career| All Leagues| 416 || 31.4 || .530 || .196 || .578 || 10.4 || 2.5 || .7 || .8 || 20.1|-

Personal life

Eugene Phelps was born in Los Angeles, California. In his college life, he attended the Long Beach State University from 2009 until 2012. He graduated with the degree of communication studies.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eugene Hasson Phelps Stats. July 20, 2019.
  2. Web site: BYU 75, Long Beach St. 65. ESPN.com. November 15, 2008. July 20, 2019.
  3. Web site: Long Beach St. 73, Weber State, 69. ESPN.com. November 23, 2008. July 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: UC Davis 82, Long Beach St. 76. ESPN.com. February 6, 2009. July 20, 2019.
  5. Web site: 2008-09 Long Beach State 49ers Schedule and Results. Sports-Reference.com. July 20, 2019.
  6. Web site: Pacific 65, Long Beach St. 60. ESPN.com. March 14, 2009. July 20, 2019.
  7. Web site: Eugene Phelps scores 52 points in PBA debut, leads Phoenix past GlobalPort. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  8. Web site: End of the road for Rain or Shine as Phoenix punches final ticket to PBA playoffs. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  9. Web site: Eugene Phelps was convinced Phoenix will reach final, but now believes TNT will go all the way. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  10. Web site: Eugene Phelps back to hold the fort as Phoenix negotiates with import of choice. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  11. Web site: Eugene Phelps' 53-21 powers Phoenix past Blackwater in double overtime. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  12. Web site: Explosive first game could be his last for Phoenix as Eugene Phelps set to play in Puerto Rico. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  13. Web site: Vanguardia says stress fracture injury to Eugene Phelps doomed Phoenix: 'Lahat nun natapon'. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  14. Web site: Phoenix activates Eugene Phelps in place of injured James White for game against Ginebra. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  15. Web site: Import Eugene Phelps back to right the ship for Phoenix after Abueva ban. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.
  16. Web site: Phoenix brings in former NBA player Alonzo Gee to replace Eugene Phelps. January 8, 2022. Spin.ph. en.