Darryl Middleton
Encyclopedia
Darryl Middleton is an American professional basketball player. He also holds a Spanish passport. He is a 6'8" (2.03 m) tall power forward
. He holds the record for being the oldest player to ever play a game in the history of the Spanish ACB League.
with the Baylor Bears.
in the 3rd round (68th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft
. However, he never played in the NBA. He did however, have a prosperous basketball career in Europe, with teams such as: Çukurova Sanayi, Aresium Milan, Girona, FC Barcelona, Joventut Badalona
, Caja San Fernando, Panathinaikos, and Dynamo Saint Petersburg
.
He won 3 Spanish League Most Valuable Player
awards (1992, 1993, 2000). He also won 2 Spanish Championships
(1995, 1996), while playing with FC Barcelona. From 2000 to 2005, Middleton played with Panathinaikos, and with them he won 4 Greek Championships
(2001, 2003, 2004, 2005), 2 Greek Cups
(2003, 2005), and the Euroleague 2001-02
Championship. In 2007, Middleton won the FIBA EuroCup
, while playing with Girona.
He then continued to play with Girona, as part of the re-founded Sant Josep
. In March of 2011, he signed a contract with Valencia Basket.
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
. He holds the record for being the oldest player to ever play a game in the history of the Spanish ACB League.
College career
Middleton 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 Baylor Bears.
Pro career
After college, Middleton was selected by the Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
in the 3rd round (68th overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft
1988 NBA Draft
The 1988 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1988 in New York City, New York. The length was reduced from seven rounds in the previous year to three rounds.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Notable undrafted players:...
. However, he never played in the NBA. He did however, have a prosperous basketball career in Europe, with teams such as: Çukurova Sanayi, Aresium Milan, Girona, FC Barcelona, Joventut Badalona
Joventut Badalona
Club Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
, Caja San Fernando, Panathinaikos, and Dynamo Saint Petersburg
Dynamo Saint Petersburg
Dynamo Saint Petersburg was a Russian professional basketball club that was based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The club was founded in the year 2004, and within only a year, it won the FIBA Europe League championship in 2005, against Kyiv. After another year, the club went bankrupt in 2006....
.
He won 3 Spanish League Most Valuable Player
ACB Most Valuable Player Award
The Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto first named a Most Valuable Player after the 1991-92 ACB season. Since then, four players have won the award more than once: Darryl Middleton , Arvydas Sabonis, Tanoka Beard and Luis Scola...
awards (1992, 1993, 2000). He also won 2 Spanish Championships
Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto
The Liga ACB, known as the Liga Endesa for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Spain. It was founded in 1956 with the name of Liga Nacional. The league changed its name to the current one in 1983. The league is rated as one of the three "A" level European...
(1995, 1996), while playing with FC Barcelona. From 2000 to 2005, Middleton played with Panathinaikos, and with them he won 4 Greek Championships
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
(2001, 2003, 2004, 2005), 2 Greek Cups
Greek basketball Cup
The Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
(2003, 2005), and the Euroleague 2001-02
Euroleague 2001-02
The Euroleague is an international basketball club competition for elite clubs throughout Europe. The Euroleague season 2001-02 started on October 10, 2001 and ended with the championship final game on May 5, 2002, in PalaMalaguti, Bologna, Italy. 32 teams competed for the championship, which was...
Championship. In 2007, Middleton won the FIBA EuroCup
EuroChallenge
The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
, while playing with Girona.
He then continued to play with Girona, as part of the re-founded Sant Josep
CB Sant Josep
Club Bàsquet Sant Josep is a professional basketball team based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The team is currently playing in LEB Oro. By sponsorship reasons, the club is also known as Girona FC.-History:...
. In March of 2011, he signed a contract with Valencia Basket.