Brian Randle
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| No. 7 – Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Israeli Super League Euroleague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 8, 1985 Peoria, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (2003–2008) |
| NBA draft | 2008: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon |
| 2010–2012 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2012–2013 | Alba Berlin |
| 2013 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 2013–2014 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2014–present | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Brian Charles Randle (born February 8, 1985) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Super League.
He played college basketball at the University of Illinois and wore the number 42. Randle graduated from Peoria Notre Dame High School in 2003 and had an outstanding senior season averaging 22.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, 5.2 blocks and 3.1 assists. He finished fourth in voting for Illinois Mr. Basketball in his senior season, and was recruited by Bill Self. He was selected to the State Farm Holiday Classic all-tournament team in three consecutive seasons, from 2000-02.
College career
In the 2003-04 season, Randle played in 32 games – including starting 9 games. Randle averaged 2.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. On December 30, 2003, Randle had his best statistical game, grabbing 11 rebounds and 9 points against UIC.
He took a medical redshirt during the 2004-05 NCAA tournament run season after punching a wall in frustration during practice and breaking his hand.[1]
In the 2005-06 college basketball season, Randle was one of three team captains for the Fighting Illini, along with Dee Brown and James Augustine. Randle had his best game playing Wisconsin on the road on January 31, 2006 with a double-double. Against the Badgers, Randle scored 12 points and pulled down 13 rebounds helping the Illini to a 66-51 victory. Randle was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team, and ranked ninth in the Big Ten in field goal percentage.
In the 2006-07 college basketball season, Randle once again was looked to as a leader for the Fighting Illini, along with Warren Carter, Jamar Smith, Rich McBride, and Shaun Pruitt. He had an early season groin injury that caused him to miss most of the non-conference schedule.
Randle graduated with a bachelor's degree in agri-finance and a master's in sports management.[2]
Professional career
Randle has signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon of Israel prior to 2008-09 season. In his second season with the club he led them to the Israeli Championship, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv in the finals of the Israeli Final Four.[3] In the summer of 2010 Randle left Galil Elyon and signed with Hapoel Jerusalem on a two years contract.[4]
On October 10, 2012 he signed on a two-months trial contract (with an extension until the end of the season) with the German team Alba Berlin.[5] In February 2013, he returned to Israel and signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv.[6]
On August 15, 2013, Randle signed with Maccabi Haifa of Israel for the 2013–14 season.[7]
On July 25, 2014, he signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv.[8]
Euroleague career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Alba Berlin | 2 | 0 | 13.9 | .250 | .000 | .500 | 4.0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 13.9 | .250 | .000 | .500 | 4.0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
References
- ^ "Randle throws a KO punch". chicagotribune.com. November 11, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Illinois Fighting Bio". fightingillini.com. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Gilboa Galil shocked Maccabi and won the title". Sportando.com. May 28, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Hapoel Jerusalem signs Brian Randle". Eurobasket.com. July 14, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Alba Berlin adds Brian Randle". Sportando.com. October 10, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Hapoel Tel Aviv officially signs Brian Randle". Sportando.com. February 13, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "MACCABI HAIFA adds Randle at forward". Eurocupbasketball.com. August 15, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Maccabi signs forward Randle for two years". Euroleague.net. July 25, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
External links
- Brian Randle at euroleague.net
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Alba Berlin players
- American expatriate basketball people in Germany
- American expatriate basketball people in Israel
- Basketball players from Illinois
- Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elyon players
- Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. players
- Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. players
- Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball players
- Israeli Basketball Super League players
- Maccabi Haifa B.C. players
- Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. players
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Peoria, Illinois