Adam Haluska
Encyclopedia
Adam Haluska is an American
professional basketball
player. He is a 6'5" (1.96 m) tall shooting guard
who is a free agent.
with the Iowa Hawkeyes
, and scored 1,847 points in his collegiate career. He was named to the 2007 All-Big Ten Conference
First Team just weeks after being named the 2007 Academic All-American of the Year.
Haluska originally started his college career at Iowa State University
, before transferring to the University of Iowa after his freshman year. He was named to the Big 12 Conference
's All-Freshman Team in his lone year in the conference. Due to the intense rivalry amongst the two colleges, the transfer was deemed quite controversial amongst sports fans at the time. Furthering the controversy, Haluska publicly denied the rumor that he was considering a transfer just one week before officially transferring to Iowa City.
Following his senior year at Iowa, Haluska competed in the three-point
shooting competition at the 19th Annual State Farm Slam Dunk and Three Point Championships. Also in the competition were All-Americans Acie Law of Texas A&M
, Colin Falls
of Notre Dame
, Jarius Jackson
of Texas Tech
, Demetris Nichols
of Syracuse
and Kammron Taylor of Wisconsin
.
On December 2, 2006, Haluska scored a career-high 31 points in an 83-67 win over Coppin State
in the title game of the Hawkeye Challenge. His performance included scoring 23 in the second half, with 20 in the final 10 minutes. On December 20, he bettered his career-best with 36 points in a 101-59 victory over Georgia State.
with the 43rd overall pick. On February 21, 2008, he was traded to the Houston Rockets
in a three-team deal that also sent Bobby Jackson and a draft pick to Houston, in exchange for Bonzi Wells
and Mike James
. The Rockets announced, on February 26, that they had released Haluska as the team had signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract.
Although Haluska spent time with both the Hornets and the Rockets, he never actually played in an official NBA game with either team. After being released by the Rockets, Haluska played for the Iowa Energy
of the D-League
in 2008.
.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He is a 6'5" (1.96 m) tall shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
who is a free agent.
2003-2007
Haluska played college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
with the Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball
The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represents the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, as a member of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They currently play in 15,500-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with the school's women's basketball, wrestling, and...
, and scored 1,847 points in his collegiate career. He was named to the 2007 All-Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
First Team just weeks after being named the 2007 Academic All-American of the Year.
Haluska originally started his college career at Iowa State University
Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball
The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.-Johnny Orr era :...
, before transferring to the University of Iowa after his freshman year. He was named to the Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
's All-Freshman Team in his lone year in the conference. Due to the intense rivalry amongst the two colleges, the transfer was deemed quite controversial amongst sports fans at the time. Furthering the controversy, Haluska publicly denied the rumor that he was considering a transfer just one week before officially transferring to Iowa City.
Following his senior year at Iowa, Haluska competed in the three-point
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
shooting competition at the 19th Annual State Farm Slam Dunk and Three Point Championships. Also in the competition were All-Americans Acie Law of Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball
The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team represents Texas A&M University in NCAA Division I college basketball. The Aggies play home games at Reed Arena, a 12,500-capacity arena in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University....
, Colin Falls
Colin Falls
Colin Falls is an American basketball player who spent the 2007–08 season with Orlandina Basket of Italy...
of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in...
, Jarius Jackson
Jarius Jackson
Jarrius Jackson is a former basketball player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In his three seasons as a guard, he scored 1,544 points, including a career high 657 in the 2005-06 season. In a game against Nebraska, he scored a career-high 41 points. He has also had 297 assists, and collected 150...
of Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball
The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob...
, Demetris Nichols
Demetris Nichols
Demetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
of Syracuse
Syracuse Orange men's basketball
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
and Kammron Taylor of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin....
.
On December 2, 2006, Haluska scored a career-high 31 points in an 83-67 win over Coppin State
Coppin State University
Coppin State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland...
in the title game of the Hawkeye Challenge. His performance included scoring 23 in the second half, with 20 in the final 10 minutes. On December 20, he bettered his career-best with 36 points in a 101-59 victory over Georgia State.
2007-2008
Haluska was selected by the New Orleans Hornets in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
with the 43rd overall pick. On February 21, 2008, he was traded to the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
in a three-team deal that also sent Bobby Jackson and a draft pick to Houston, in exchange for Bonzi Wells
Bonzi Wells
Gawen DeAngelo "Bonzi" Wells is an American professional basketball player. A 6' 5" shooting guard, he last played for Capitanes de Arecibo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, the main Puerto Rican basketball league. He played college basketball at Ball State University and was drafted in the...
and Mike James
Mike James
Michael Lamont James is an American professional basketball player.-Early years:The youngest of seven siblings, James's childhood was not without challenges. Crime, drugs, and violence troubled his neighborhood streets. Lack of social and economic opportunity made urban living grueling and...
. The Rockets announced, on February 26, that they had released Haluska as the team had signed Bobby Jones to a 10-day contract.
Although Haluska spent time with both the Hornets and the Rockets, he never actually played in an official NBA game with either team. After being released by the Rockets, Haluska played for the Iowa Energy
Iowa Energy
The Iowa Energy are a 2007-08 expansion team of the NBA Development League, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center....
of the D-League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
in 2008.
Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
In August 2008, Haluska joined Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli league where he played the 2008-2009 season, being waived at the end of it.Personal
Haluska's younger brother, Sean, played basketball at Iowa State UniversityIowa State Cyclones men's basketball
The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.-Johnny Orr era :...
.