Eric Boateng
Encyclopedia
Eric Yamoah Boateng is a 6'10" British
professional basketball player. He is a former player with the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team. He attended St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Delaware. Boateng committed to Duke University
out of high school, but transferred after one season. He is also a member of the Great Britain national basketball team
. He is currently playing for the A1 Ethniki
team Peristeri.
, where he averaged 19.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.6 blocked shots a game. Boateng was named Delaware high school player of the year by the Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association, and earned national recognition that included Gatorade State Player of the year, Parade All-America 4th team, and garnering the ranking of the 3rd best center for the 2005 recruiting class behind only Andrew Bynum
and Amir Johnson
.
Boateng’s received scholarship offers from Boston College, Georgetown, Michigan, UCLA, Villanova, and Duke University
. He eventually committed to attend Duke.
's Division I basketball between 2005 and 2010. After spending his freshman year at Duke, Boateng transferred to Arizona State. Due to NCAA rules, Boateng was forced to sit out a year before playing his final 3 seasons. Boateng's best game came against Stanford
on February 25, 2010. The senior center scored a career-high 24 points on 11-of-11 shooting, which tied school and Pac-10 records for highest field-goal percentage in a conference game, minimum of 10 shots taken. Boateng added six rebounds and three assists.
"He wouldn't let us lose," ASU coach Herb Sendek said. "I'm so happy for him, because he's had an uphill climb to be in this place, to enjoy this moment."
to play in the NBA Summer League where he averaged 3.6ppg and 3.2rpg. His performances impressed the Denver Nuggets
who signed him to play in their pre-season squad. Through 5 games with the Nuggets Boateng averaged 1.6pg and 4.2rpg including a career high 10 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was the last player cut by the Nuggets before the start of the 2010-11 NBA season.
Boateng was selected by the Idaho Stampede
in the NBA D-League draft and is expected to start for the team. On February 2nd 2011 Eric Boateng was traded to the Austin Toros
in a three team trade. He made his debut for the team on February 3rd playing 11 minutes against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
During November 2011, Boateng signed for greek team Peristeri.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
professional basketball player. He is a former player with the Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball team. He attended St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Delaware. Boateng committed to Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
out of high school, but transferred after one season. He is also a member of the Great Britain national basketball team
Great Britain national basketball team
The Great Britain men's national basketball team, known as Great Britain or GB, is the national team for Great Britain in basketball...
. He is currently playing for the A1 Ethniki
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...
team Peristeri.
High school career
Eric Boateng attended St. Andrew's School (Delaware) in Middletown, DelawareMiddletown, Delaware
Middletown is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town is 18,871.-Geography:Middletown is located at with an elevation of ....
, where he averaged 19.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.6 blocked shots a game. Boateng was named Delaware high school player of the year by the Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association, and earned national recognition that included Gatorade State Player of the year, Parade All-America 4th team, and garnering the ranking of the 3rd best center for the 2005 recruiting class behind only Andrew Bynum
Andrew Bynum
Andrew Bynum is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . He was drafted 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2005. Bynum became the youngest player ever to play an NBA game later that year, breaking Jermaine...
and Amir Johnson
Amir Johnson
Amir Jalla Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He plays the position of power forward.-NBA career:...
.
Boateng’s received scholarship offers from Boston College, Georgetown, Michigan, UCLA, Villanova, and Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
. He eventually committed to attend Duke.
McDonald's All American Game
After his high school career, Boateng was added to the 2005 McDonald's All-American roster. Boateng played for the East squad, for whom he grabbed 6 rebounds and had an assist in 10 minutes.College career
Boateng played four years of NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
's Division I basketball between 2005 and 2010. After spending his freshman year at Duke, Boateng transferred to Arizona State. Due to NCAA rules, Boateng was forced to sit out a year before playing his final 3 seasons. Boateng's best game came against Stanford
Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
The Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team represents Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team has won 13 conference championships , the last in 2004, and one NCAA championship, in 1942...
on February 25, 2010. The senior center scored a career-high 24 points on 11-of-11 shooting, which tied school and Pac-10 records for highest field-goal percentage in a conference game, minimum of 10 shots taken. Boateng added six rebounds and three assists.
"He wouldn't let us lose," ASU coach Herb Sendek said. "I'm so happy for him, because he's had an uphill climb to be in this place, to enjoy this moment."
College statistics
| Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | MIN | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Duke Blue Devils Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... |
20 | .7 | .6 | .1 | .1 | 0 | .857 | .000 | 1.0 | 2.5 | .3 |
| 2006-07 | Arizona State Sun Devils | Did not play (transfer rules) | ||||||||||
| 2007-08 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 34 | 3.9 | 2.6 | .2 | .1 | .3 | .615 | .000 | .365 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 2008-09 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 31 | 1.8 | 2 | .2 | .2 | .2 | .615 | .000 | .409 | 8.2 | .3 |
| 2009-10 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 33 | 8.8 | 7.2 | .9 | .6 | .8 | .665 | .000 | .542 | 27.1 | 2.1 |
| Totals: | 29.5 | 3.8 | 3.1 | .35 | .25 | .325 | .688 | .000 | .579 | 12.35 | .975 | |
Professional career
Following graduation Eric Boateng wasn't selected in the 2010 NBA Draft but he was soon signed by the New York KnicksNew York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
to play in the NBA Summer League where he averaged 3.6ppg and 3.2rpg. His performances impressed the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
who signed him to play in their pre-season squad. Through 5 games with the Nuggets Boateng averaged 1.6pg and 4.2rpg including a career high 10 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was the last player cut by the Nuggets before the start of the 2010-11 NBA season.
Boateng was selected by the Idaho Stampede
Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. The team is based in the Boise, Idaho, area and as of 2005 plays at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The team was founded as a member of the Continental Basketball Association in 1997 and was league runner-up...
in the NBA D-League draft and is expected to start for the team. On February 2nd 2011 Eric Boateng was traded to the Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
in a three team trade. He made his debut for the team on February 3rd playing 11 minutes against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
During November 2011, Boateng signed for greek team Peristeri.