Ebi Ere
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Ebi Ere is a US-born Nigerian professional basketball player. He plays shooting guard for the Obradoiro CAB
, in the Spanish
Liga ACB. He previously played for the Sydney Kings
, also of the NBL. Ere won the grand final 2007 with the Brisbane Bullets. He finished runner up to Chris Anstey
in the 2008 NBL MVP.
Ere played college basketball at Barton County Community College
from 2000 to 2002. He transferred to the University of Oklahoma
before the 2002 season. Along with teammate Hollis Price
, they led the Oklahoma Sooners
to the Final Four
in 2002
where they lost to the Indiana Hoosiers
in the national semifinal.
Ere was among those selected to play for the Nigerian National Team
in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
in Japan
. There he played alongside other American-born players with a tie or allegiance to Nigeria. He scored a total of 67 points (average of 11.17 per game), which was third behind Gabe Muoneke
and Ime Udoka
. In 2003 he played in the Orlando Summer League for the Milwaukee Bucks.
In 2007 Ere was part of the Grand Final winning Brisbane Bullets
. This year is leading the league in points per game with 27.2.
On NBA.com they said that his strengths were that he was an athletic wing player who can create his own shot and score points in bunches.
Ere has a major in African-American studies.
Ere played for the 2008 Memphis Grizzlies
Summer League team.
In 2008 Ere signed on with the South Dragons
but decided he wanted to try for an NBA contract. The South Dragons decided not to wait to instead signed on American Tremmell Darden
as their second import. Ebi Ere then went on to sign with the Melbourne Tigers
, which has made the rivalry between the Tigers and the Dragons a whole lot bigger.
In 2009 he was signed by the Italian team Pepsi Caserta
.
In August 2011 he signed a one-year deal with Obradoiro CAB
.
Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro Clube de Amigos do Baloncesto , also known as Blu:sens Monbús by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, that is part of the ACB League...
, in the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Liga ACB. He previously played for the Sydney Kings
Sydney Kings
The Sydney Kings are a professional basketball team competing in the Australasian National Basketball League. They are the only team to date to win three consecutive championships in the NBL and currently sit third behind the Adelaide 36ers and Melbourne Tigers two away from the record five wins...
, also of the NBL. Ere won the grand final 2007 with the Brisbane Bullets. He finished runner up to Chris Anstey
Chris Anstey
Christopher John Anstey is a former Australian professional basketball player. At 7'0" his career included stints in the NBA, Russia and Spain. Anstey was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft. He played for the Melbourne Tigers in the Australian NBL...
in the 2008 NBL MVP.
Ere played college basketball at Barton County Community College
Barton County Community College
Barton Community College is a two-year junior college located in Great Bend, Kansas. Its service area includes Barton, Ellsworth, Pawnee, Rush and Russell Counties,Stafford County north of US Highway 50, and northwestern Rice County.Athletics:The school is more commonly known for it nationally...
from 2000 to 2002. He transferred to the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
before the 2002 season. Along with teammate Hollis Price
Hollis Price
Hollis Price is an American professional basketball player.- College career :Price played college basketball at the University of Oklahoma from 1999 to 2003. He helped to lead the Sooners to the Final Four in 2002...
, they led the Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners
The University of Oklahoma features 19 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams are called the Sooners, a nickname given to the early participants in the land rushes which initially opened the Oklahoma Indian Territory to non-native settlement. They participate in the NCAA's Division I-A,...
to the Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
in 2002
2002 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2002 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 12, 2002, and ended with the championship game on April 1 in Atlanta, Georgia...
where they lost to the Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers are the athletic teams for the Bloomington campus of Indiana University . Athletic teams sponsored by IU Bloomington include cross country, track, baseball, golf, tennis, rowing, volleyball, soccer, football and basketball...
in the national semifinal.
Ere was among those selected to play for the Nigerian National Team
Nigeria national basketball team
The Nigeria national basketball team is the national team of Nigeria and is generally considered one of the best in Africa along with Angola and Senegal. They are ranked 21st in the world FIBA rankings....
in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. There he played alongside other American-born players with a tie or allegiance to Nigeria. He scored a total of 67 points (average of 11.17 per game), which was third behind Gabe Muoneke
Gabe Muoneke
Nnadubem Gabriel Enyinaya Muoneke is a Nigerian American professional basketball player. Despite being born in the United States, Muoneke represents Nigeria internationally....
and Ime Udoka
Ime Udoka
Ime Sunday Udoka is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who last played for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He plays internationally with the Nigeria national basketball team....
. In 2003 he played in the Orlando Summer League for the Milwaukee Bucks.
In 2007 Ere was part of the Grand Final winning Brisbane Bullets
Brisbane Bullets
The Brisbane Bullets were, until 2008, a professional basketball team competing in Australia's National Basketball League. The Bullets were one of only two teams that survived since the NBL's inception in 1979; the only surviving team is now the Wollongong Hawks. The team played in Midnight Navy...
. This year is leading the league in points per game with 27.2.
On NBA.com they said that his strengths were that he was an athletic wing player who can create his own shot and score points in bunches.
Ere has a major in African-American studies.
Ere played for the 2008 Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
Summer League team.
In 2008 Ere signed on with the South Dragons
South Dragons
The South Dragons is a former team in the Australasian National Basketball League . They made their début in the 2006/07 season and played their final season in 2008/09...
but decided he wanted to try for an NBA contract. The South Dragons decided not to wait to instead signed on American Tremmell Darden
Tremmell Darden
Tremmell Darden is an American professional basketball player, who now competes in the Euroleague overseas.- Career :* 2000-04: Niagara Purple Eagles * 2004-05: Erdemispor Belediyesi...
as their second import. Ebi Ere then went on to sign with the Melbourne Tigers
Melbourne Tigers
The Melbourne Tigers are Australia's oldest and most respected basketball team, established circa 1931 in a local church hall League. Entering the National Basketball League in 1984, they are now the only Melbourne team, after the South Dragons withdrew from the league.The Melbourne Tigers are the...
, which has made the rivalry between the Tigers and the Dragons a whole lot bigger.
In 2009 he was signed by the Italian team Pepsi Caserta
Juvecaserta Basket
JuveCaserta Basket , also known for sponsorship reasons as Pepsi Caserta, is an Italian League professional basketball team from the town of Caserta. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-The Beginnings:...
.
In August 2011 he signed a one-year deal with Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro Clube de Amigos do Baloncesto , also known as Blu:sens Monbús by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, that is part of the ACB League...
.
External links
- FIBA 2006 Stats @ fiba.com