Russell Byrd Explained

Russell Byrd
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:205
League:NBL Canada
Team:St. Johns Edge
Birth Date:4 March 1992
Birth Place:Fort Wayne, Indiana
High School:Blackhawk Christian School
(Fort Wayne, Indiana)
College:Michigan State (2010–2014)
Draft Year:2015
Career Start:2015
Years1:2015–2016
Team1:Fundación Lucentum
Years2:2016–2017
Team2:Moncton Magic
Years3:2017–2018
Team3:St. John's Edge
Years4:2017–2018
Team4:KW Titans
Years5:2018–present
Team5:Island Storm

Russell Byrd (born March 4, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the St. John's Edge of the NBL Canada. He played college basketball for Michigan State.

College career

On May 21, 2014 Byrd announced he would transfer from Michigan State to Master's College in California.[1]

Professional career

On January 18, 2018 Byrd was traded to the St. John's Edge.[2]

On July 23, 2018, Byrd signed a two-year contract with the Island Storm. It was the first multi-year deal in franchise history.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dauster. Rob. Russell Byrd transferring to NAIA The Master's College. July 26, 2018. NBC Sports. May 21, 2014.
  2. News: Edge acquires Russell Byrd, Trade Jarion Henry. NBL Canada. January 18, 2018. July 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: Becker . Thomas . Storm ink first-ever multiyear contract with guard Russell Byrd . August 5, 2018 . July 23, 2018.