Doron Perkins
Encyclopedia
Doron Perkins is an American
professional basketball player. He is a 1.89 m (6 ft 2.5 in) point guard
.
, playing in the WCC
, where he was twice selected to the WCC's first team (2004, 2005). He also led the league in steals in the 2004-05 season.
where he played for Toyota Alvark
. He was the MVP of the league after leading his team to the championship. In the final game, Perkins had 19 points
, 11 rebounds
and 6 assists
.
Perkins signed with the EWE Baskets Oldenburg
, playing in the German League
, for the 2006-07 season. He averaged 12 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 27 minutes per game.
In the 2007-08 season Perkins led his team, Euphony Bree
, to the Belgian league's final. Doron had an outstanding season. He finished the season averaging 16 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.1 steals in 31 minutes per game. At the end of the season Perkins received the league's MVP title.
For the 2008-2009 season, Perkins signed with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
of the Israeli Super League
. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3 steals in 31 minutes per game. Doron played his best game against Ashkelon
, finishing the game with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. He was rewarded for his efforts with the Super League's MVP award.
Perkins has been named League MVP in three out of the first four seasons he has played as a professional basketball player.
In August 2009, Perkins was invited to join Russia's national team. As citizenship was a prerequisite to joining the team, Perkins was offered Russian citizenship. He decided instead to return to the Israeli league, and signed with defending champions Maccabi Tel-Aviv. During the 2010/2011 season, Perkins earned the nickname "who if not" ("מי אם לא") due to his uncanny knack for coming up with loose balls and the way the Hebrew announcers constantly use the phrase "who if not, Doron Perkins".
On March 29st, 2011, during game 3 of the series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Caja Laboral for the ticket to the Euroleague Final Four, Doron Perkins suffered an injury to his knee. An examination later showed he has suffered a tear in his Meniscus, his ACL and MCL, and he underwent surgery to repair the damaged knee. A prognosis of nine months rehabilitation was published in the media.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball player. He is a 1.89 m (6 ft 2.5 in) 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...
.
College career
Perkins played two years at Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
, playing in the WCC
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
, where he was twice selected to the WCC's first team (2004, 2005). He also led the league in steals in the 2004-05 season.
Pro career
Perkins started his professional career in 2005-06 season in the Japanese LeagueBj league
The bj league is a professional basketball league in Japan that began on November 5, 2005. The ten team league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference, and the Western Conference. It had its inaugural All-Star game in 2006. One of its major sponsors is Spalding.The bj league...
where he played for Toyota Alvark
Toyota Alvark
Toyota Alvark is a Japanese professional basketball team sponsored by Toyota. Until 2000, the team was known as the Toyota Pacers. The team currently plays in the JBL Super League and has won the last two league titles in 2006 and 2007.-Roster 2009-10:...
. He was the MVP of the league after leading his team to the championship. In the final game, Perkins had 19 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, 11 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
and 6 assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
.
Perkins signed with the EWE Baskets Oldenburg
EWE Baskets Oldenburg
EWE Baskets Oldenburg is a professional basketball club that is based in the city of Oldenburg, Germany. The club plays in the Bundesliga and in the Eurocup. The club's name is derived from the team's main sponsor EWE AG, which is an electric utility company...
, playing in 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 2006-07 season. He averaged 12 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 27 minutes per game.
In the 2007-08 season Perkins led his team, Euphony Bree
Euphony Bree
Bree BBC is a professional basketball team in Belgium. The club competes in the Basketball League Belgium and were founded in 1960. It plays in the Tilmans Expo Centre in Bree....
, to the Belgian league's final. Doron had an outstanding season. He finished the season averaging 16 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.1 steals in 31 minutes per game. At the end of the season Perkins received the league's MVP title.
For the 2008-2009 season, Perkins signed with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
of the Israeli Super League
Ligat Winner
Ligat HaAl , or the Israeli Basketball Super League, is the top tier of league basketball competition in Israeli basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball competition. For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Loto , lit...
. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3 steals in 31 minutes per game. Doron played his best game against Ashkelon
Ironi Ashkelon
Ironi "Eldan" Ashkelon is a professional basketball team based in Ashkelon in southern Israel. The club currently plays in Ligat HaAl, the top division of Israeli basketball. It was promoted to the division in 2004 after winning Liga Leumit. The team had a success in international level when they...
, finishing the game with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. He was rewarded for his efforts with the Super League's MVP award.
Perkins has been named League MVP in three out of the first four seasons he has played as a professional basketball player.
In August 2009, Perkins was invited to join Russia's national team. As citizenship was a prerequisite to joining the team, Perkins was offered Russian citizenship. He decided instead to return to the Israeli league, and signed with defending champions Maccabi Tel-Aviv. During the 2010/2011 season, Perkins earned the nickname "who if not" ("מי אם לא") due to his uncanny knack for coming up with loose balls and the way the Hebrew announcers constantly use the phrase "who if not, Doron Perkins".
On March 29st, 2011, during game 3 of the series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Caja Laboral for the ticket to the Euroleague Final Four, Doron Perkins suffered an injury to his knee. An examination later showed he has suffered a tear in his Meniscus, his ACL and MCL, and he underwent surgery to repair the damaged knee. A prognosis of nine months rehabilitation was published in the media.