Marquin Chandler
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Marquin Theo Jimmy Chandler (born March 11, 1982) is an American professional basketball forward.
, the oldest of three children, and graduated from Newark Memorial High School
at Newark, California
in 2000. As a senior, he won the California Interscholastic Foundation Division II championship with the Newark Memorial Cougars. He attended George Washington University
from 2000 to 2002 and transferred to San Jose State University
in 2002. From 2003 to 2005, Chandler played on the San Jose State Spartans men's basketball team.
in the NBA Summer League
, Chandler signed with the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs of the Philippine Basketball Association
in September 2005. Chandler and another Sacramento Kings Summer League member Quermont Greer, who played at DePaul University
, were teammates. The team became runners-up of the 2005–06 PBA Fiesta Conference finals.
In 2007, Chandler signed with Anyang KGC in the Korean Basketball League
(KBL). In an exhibition game in the Philippines against defending PBA champions Alaska Aces
, Anyang won 102-84, and Chandler scored a game-high 34 points.
In 54 games with the KBL team Wonju Dongbu Promy
in 2008–2009, Chandler averaged 16.2 points. Chandler joined the Seoul SK Knights
of the KBL in 2010.
On February 4, 2011, Chandler scored 15 points as his team Al-Ahli lost to Al-Manama in Game 1 of the Bahrain Cup Finals.
On March 14, 2011, Chandler signed with S.L. Benfica
of Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB). Benfica lost the LPB championship in 7 games to FC Porto. In the final game of the series, where Porto won 86-76, Chandler scored 16.
Early life and college
Chandler was born in Berkeley, CaliforniaBerkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
, the oldest of three children, and graduated from Newark Memorial High School
Newark Memorial High School
Newark Memorial High School is a comprehensive high school in Newark, California. It is located to the southeast of Newark's business district, between I-880 and San Francisco Bay.- History :...
at Newark, California
Newark, California
Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in September 1955. Newark is an enclave, completely surrounded by the city of Fremont. Its population was 42,573 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
in 2000. As a senior, he won the California Interscholastic Foundation Division II championship with the Newark Memorial Cougars. He attended George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
from 2000 to 2002 and transferred to San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
in 2002. From 2003 to 2005, Chandler played on the San Jose State Spartans men's basketball team.
Professional career
After trying out with the Sacramento KingsSacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
, Chandler signed with the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs of the Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
in September 2005. Chandler and another Sacramento Kings Summer League member Quermont Greer, who played at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
, were teammates. The team became runners-up of the 2005–06 PBA Fiesta Conference finals.
In 2007, Chandler signed with Anyang KGC in the Korean Basketball League
Korean Basketball League
The Korean Basketball League, often abbreviated to the KBL, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in South Korea. Its inaugural season was in 1997. The season starts in October and ends in April the following year. The KBL consists of 10 teams. Each team plays 54 games . Each team...
(KBL). In an exhibition game in the Philippines against defending PBA champions Alaska Aces
Alaska Aces (PBA)
The Alaska Aces is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association since 1986 under the ownership of the Alaska Milk Corporation and the owner of 13 PBA championships with the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference as their latest...
, Anyang won 102-84, and Chandler scored a game-high 34 points.
In 54 games with the KBL team Wonju Dongbu Promy
Wonju Dongbu Promy
The Wonju Dongbu Promy is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League.-Trophies:*Champions : 3** 2002-2003, 2004–2005, 2007–2008*Regular season titles : 3** 2003-2004, 2004–2005, 2007–2008-Famous players:...
in 2008–2009, Chandler averaged 16.2 points. Chandler joined the Seoul SK Knights
Seoul SK Knights
The Seoul SK Knights is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League.-Interesting facts:Bang Sung Yoon was a player in the National Basketball Developmental League .Julian Kim/Edward Kim is an American-born Korean....
of the KBL in 2010.
On February 4, 2011, Chandler scored 15 points as his team Al-Ahli lost to Al-Manama in Game 1 of the Bahrain Cup Finals.
On March 14, 2011, Chandler signed with S.L. Benfica
S.L. Benfica (basketball)
Benfica Basket is the professional basketball team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, based in Lisbon, Portugal. It plays in Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol , although in June 2007, the team decided to leave the LCB professional top league and join for the 2007–2008 season the Proliga, a league organized by...
of Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB). Benfica lost the LPB championship in 7 games to FC Porto. In the final game of the series, where Porto won 86-76, Chandler scored 16.