David Teague (basketball)
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David Teague is an American
professional basketball
player. He played collegiately at Purdue University
in West Lafayette, Indiana
in the NCAA and in high school at Pike High School
in Indianapolis.
David is the cousin of Atlanta Hawks
point guard
, Jeff Teague
.
, where he played along with former Notre Dame basketball
star player, Chris Thomas
. David led the Red Devils in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game. His cousin, Jeff Teague
, who also played for Pike, played at Wake Forest
and currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks
in the NBA. His other cousin, Marquis Teague
, is one of the top basketball players in the class of 2011 and will play at the University of Kentucky
in the fall of 2011.
for a short time before transferring to Purdue University, although he was considering Southern Illinois
(who at the time was head coached by his soon to be Purdue head coach, Matt Painter
, before Gene Keady
recruited him). As a freshman, the 6'5" and 196 lb. guard led the Boilermakers
in three point percentage and set the school Freshmen record for three-pointers made in a season (surpassed by E'Twaun Moore
, who currently has the record with 66).
. After Keady decided to retire, a former player, Matt Painter
, took over as head coach in his place. Early in the 2005–06 season, Teague tore an ACL during practice, and later decided that the best thing to do was to return for a fifth season at full health. For the 2005–06 season, without Teague or teammate Carl Landry
out with injuries, the Boilermakers struggled, finishing with a 9–19 season.
play), 4.8 rebounds (2nd on team) and 2.1 assists per game. His return helped lead Purdue to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, eventually losing to NCAA champions, Florida
. He recorded his career-high 32 points against Indiana
on February 15, 2007. Teague was named Second Team All Big Ten his senior year.
(243) and Jaraan Cornell
(242).
in the summer of 2007. He competed with AEL 1964 GS in the Greek league
during the 2007–08 season. After one season playing in Greece, Teague played in the Orlando Pro Summer League, playing for his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers
. He played the 2008–09 season for JA Vichy
in the French league
. He joined the Giessen 46ers
of the German league
for the 2009–10 season. In December 2010, he signed to play with Flamengo
of the major Brazilian basketball league
.
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 played collegiately at Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
in the NCAA and in high school at Pike High School
Pike High School
Pike High School is a public high school on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana.-Academics:Pike High School serves students in grades 9–12 in the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township....
in Indianapolis.
David is the cousin of Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta 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:...
point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
, Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague (basketball)
Jeffrey Demarco Teague is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He was selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Hawks. Teague played college basketball for Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina...
.
High school career
David Teague attended Pike High SchoolPike High School
Pike High School is a public high school on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Indiana.-Academics:Pike High School serves students in grades 9–12 in the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township....
, where he played along with former Notre Dame basketball
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...
star player, Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas (basketball)
Chris Thomas is a Polish-American professional basketball player who is an alumnus of Pike High School and the University of Notre Dame.-Personal:...
. David led the Red Devils in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game. His cousin, Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague
Jeff Teague is an American automotive designer and the son of the renowned Industrial Designer, Richard A. Teague. His father was famous for designing notable American Motors Corporation cars such as the Gremlin, AMX, and Pacer.- Design work :...
, who also played for Pike, played at Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and their homecourt is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Their only Final Four appearance was in 1962 and through the years they have produced several NBA players. The Demon Deacons have...
and currently plays for the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta 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 NBA. His other cousin, Marquis Teague
Marquis Teague
Marquis Teague is an American college basketball player for the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team. A point guard, he was one of the top rated high school basketball players in the class of 2011.-High school career:...
, is one of the top basketball players in the class of 2011 and will play at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
in the fall of 2011.
College career
After graduating high school, he attended Bridgeton Academy Prep in MaineMaine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
for a short time before transferring to Purdue University, although he was considering Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
(who at the time was head coached by his soon to be Purdue head coach, Matt Painter
Matt Painter
Matt Painter is the current head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team.-Playing career:Matt Painter attended Delta High School in Muncie and played basketball for current basketball coach and former athletic director, Stan Daugherty...
, before Gene Keady
Gene Keady
Lloyd Eugene "Gene" Keady is a basketball coach. Currently an assistant coach at St. John's, he is most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University for 25 years, from 1980 to 2005.-Kansas State :...
recruited him). As a freshman, the 6'5" and 196 lb. guard led the Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
The Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records...
in three point percentage and set the school Freshmen record for three-pointers made in a season (surpassed by E'Twaun Moore
E'Twaun Moore
E'Twaun Donte Moore is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association, who is playing with Italy's Benetton Treviso during the lockout. Moore was drafted by the Celtics in the 2011 NBA Draft after playing college basketball at Purdue...
, who currently has the record with 66).
2005–06
Teague played his first 3 seasons under Gene KeadyGene Keady
Lloyd Eugene "Gene" Keady is a basketball coach. Currently an assistant coach at St. John's, he is most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University for 25 years, from 1980 to 2005.-Kansas State :...
. After Keady decided to retire, a former player, Matt Painter
Matt Painter
Matt Painter is the current head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team.-Playing career:Matt Painter attended Delta High School in Muncie and played basketball for current basketball coach and former athletic director, Stan Daugherty...
, took over as head coach in his place. Early in the 2005–06 season, Teague tore an ACL during practice, and later decided that the best thing to do was to return for a fifth season at full health. For the 2005–06 season, without Teague or teammate Carl Landry
Carl Landry
Carl Christopher Landry is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's New Orleans Hornets. He played collegiate basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers from 2004 to 2007. The 6'9", 248 lb power forward is the older brother of Marcus Landry...
out with injuries, the Boilermakers struggled, finishing with a 9–19 season.
2006–07
After Teague was back in complete health, he returned to the team as a redshirt senior. He averaged 14.1 points per game (17+ points per game in Big Ten ConferenceBig 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...
play), 4.8 rebounds (2nd on team) and 2.1 assists per game. His return helped lead Purdue to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, eventually losing to NCAA champions, Florida
Florida Gators men's basketball
The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference...
. He recorded his career-high 32 points against Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball
The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
on February 15, 2007. Teague was named Second Team All Big Ten his senior year.
College notes
Seen as a threat beyond the 3-point line as a spot shooter, he also had a high percentage off-the-dribble jump shot. On the defensive end, Teague was usually matched up with the opposing team's higher profile players. He is third in school history with 239 three-point field goals, behind only E'Twaun MooreE'Twaun Moore
E'Twaun Donte Moore is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association, who is playing with Italy's Benetton Treviso during the lockout. Moore was drafted by the Celtics in the 2011 NBA Draft after playing college basketball at Purdue...
(243) and Jaraan Cornell
Jaraan Cornell
Jaraan V. Cornell is an American former collegiate basketball player at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana.-1992–1996:...
(242).
Professional career
Teague signed a contract with AEL 1964 GSAEL 1964 BC
AEL 1964 BC Larissa was a Greek professional basketball team that was originally established in 1928. The club was also known under the name Gymnastikos S. Larissas. In 2009, the club merged with Olympia Larissa....
in the summer of 2007. He competed with AEL 1964 GS in the Greek league
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...
during the 2007–08 season. After one season playing in Greece, Teague played in the Orlando Pro Summer League, playing for his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. He played the 2008–09 season for JA Vichy
JA Vichy
Jeanne d’Arc de Vichy Val d’Allier Auvergne Basket is a basketball club based in Vichy, France that plays in the LNB. Their home games are played at Gymnase Pierre Coulon.- Former Player:* Ime Udoka* Martynas Andriukaitis* Kareem Reid* Mike Smith...
in the French league
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
. He joined the Giessen 46ers
Giessen 46ers
LTi Gießen 46ers is a basketball club based in Gießen, Germany that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga and the only team that never left the league since it was established in 1966. Their home arena is Sporthalle Gießen-Ost....
of the German league
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
for the 2009–10 season. In December 2010, he signed to play with Flamengo
Flamengo Basketball
Flamengo's Basketball team is a Brazilian professional team, part of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo family.-Roster:-Noted coaches:*Miguel Angelo da Luz*Paulo Teixeira Sampaio "Chupeta"*Togo Renan Soares "Kanela"...
of the major Brazilian basketball league
Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete was the main basketball league in Brazil. The championship was organized by the Brazilian confederation, CBB...
.