Marcus Feagin Explained

Marcus Feagin
Number:14
Position:Forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
League:ABA
Team:Buffalo eXtreme
Birth Date:1991 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Niagara Falls, New York, US
Nationality:American
High School:
College:Monroe CC (2011–2012)
Draft Year:2013
Career Start:2015
Years1:2015
Team1:Buffalo 716ers
Years2:2016
Team2:WNY Thundersnow
Years3:2016–2019
Team3:Chautauqua Hurricane
Years4:2021
Team4:Chalchuapa United (LMB)
Years5:2022
Team5:Chautauqua Hurricane
Years6:2023
Team6:Santa Ana BC (LMB)
Years7:2023
Team7:Jamestown Jackals
Years8:2023–present
Team8:Buffalo eXtreme
Highlights:
  • ABA All-Star (2024)
  • All-ABA First Team (2024)
  • PBL All-Star (2022)

Marcus Feagin (born July 26, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He played college basketball for Monroe Community College.

Feagin is a renowned rebounder, having statistically led multiple teams and leagues.

History

High school career

Marcus Feagin was born in Niagara Falls, New York to Anthony Feagin and Shellie Thomas.[1]

He did not play organized basketball until his junior year at Niagara Falls High School.[2] During his senior year, Feagin led his team to a 19–2 record and the Section VI Class A finals.[2]

Among the numerous honors Feagin received following his senior campaign, they included Niagara Gazette Player of the Year, All-Western New York, All-League, and All-Centercourt.[1] [3] [4] [5]

Collegiate career

Feagin committed to playing at Monroe Community College in May 2011.[1]

In his single season with the Monroe Tribunes in 2011–12, Feagin averaged 6 rebounds per game and led the team.[6]

Professional career

The Buffalo 716ers of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) signed Feagin in September 2015.[7] After playing in preseason exhibitions for the team, he left to join the Western New York Thundersnow in January 2016.[8] He was then traded soon after to the Chautauqua Hurricane, where he finished the 2015–16 PBL season.[9]

After four seasons with the Hurricane, Feagin left the team in December 2019 to play in Mexico.[10]

Feagin played for Chalchuapa United of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto in 2021.[11]

He returned to the Chautauqua Hurricane for their final season in 2022, and was named to the 2022 PBL All-Star Team.[12]

Feagin played for Santa Ana BC of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto at the start of 2023, and then continued his year playing for the Jamestown Jackals in The Basketball League.[13]

He was signed by the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in October 2023.[14] Feagin hit a buzzer beater to win the team's inaugural game in November 2023.[15] For the 2023–24 season, he led both the team and league in all rebounding categories.[16] Feagin was recognized as an ABA All-Star and All-ABA First Team selection.[17] [18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nagelhout . Ryan . Feagin inks with Monroe CC . Niagara Gazette . May 19, 2011 . January 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Nagelhout . Ryan . Feagin’s big jump . Niagara Gazette . March 24, 2011 . January 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: Seniors take a step forward on second team . Buffalo News . April 9, 2011 . January 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: New York All-League Basketball Teams . MaxPreps . May 13, 2011 . January 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: The 2011 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY . The View From Centercourt . April 2, 2011 . January 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Monroe Community College . NJCAA . January 15, 2024.
  7. Web site: Buffalo 716ers sign Niagara Falls standout Marcus Feagin to the 2015-2016 roster . buffalo-716ers . September 23, 2015 . January 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Thundersnow fall to 0-2 in first season . Niagara Gazette . January 11, 2016 . January 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Marcus Feagin Joins the Hurricane . Chautauqua Hurricane . January 15, 2024.
  10. Web site: Hurricane season begins tonight . observertoday.com . December 31, 2019 . January 15, 2024.
  11. Web site: latinbasket . Latin American basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings . May 1, 2021 . January 15, 2024.
  12. Web site: Premier Basketball League 2022, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards . usbasket . May 11, 2022 . January 15, 2024.
  13. Web site: Marcus Feagin, Basketball Player, News, Stats . Eurobasket . January 15, 2024.
  14. Web site: Instagram . Instagram . January 15, 2024.
  15. Web site: Bedgood . Roelissa . First Pro Basketball Home Opener in Buffalo Secures Buzzer Beater Win . The Record . November 6, 2023 . January 15, 2024.
  16. Web site: Players leaders of American Basketball Association (ABA) on MyStatsOnline.com . MyStatsOnline . rw . January 15, 2024.
  17. Web site: ABA East Region on Instagram: "Congratulations to All-ABA East Region First Team Selections! @americanbasketballassociation" . Instagram . March 1, 2024 . March 2, 2024.
  18. Web site: ABA (re-established 2000) on Instagram: "Congratulations to the 2023-2024 All Stars" . Instagram . March 21, 2024 . March 22, 2024.