Erwin Dudley

Erwin Dudley

2007 FIBA All-Star MVP
Nickname(s)	E-Dud
Position	Forward-Center
Height	6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg)
League	Turkish Basketball League
Team	Beşiktaş
Born	October 2, 1981 (1981-10-02) Uniontown, Alabama
Nationality	American / Turkish
College	University of Alabama
Pro career	2004–present
Career history	Maccabi Rishon LeZion (2004-05) Türk Telekom (2005-10) Efes Pilsen (2010-11)

Erwin Lamond Dudley (born October 2, 1981, in Uniontown, Alabama) is a naturalized Turkish professional basketball player, originally from the United States. He currently plays for Beşiktaş. His Turkish name is Ersin Dağlı.

Dudley is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. While at the Capstone, he consistently made a name for himself. During his college basketball career, Dudley was named an All-American by the Associated Press, a consensus Southeastern Conference 2002 Player of the Year and a unanimous All-SEC First Team pick.

Dudley led the Southeastern Conference in rebounding for three consecutive seasons, becoming the first to do so since Shaquille O'Neal. He also holds the University’s school record with 129 career starts and ranks seventh all-time in scoring (1,764 points) and fourth in rebounding (1,184). Dudley also recorded 43 double-doubles, giving him the nickname “E-double double”.

In 2004, Dudley started his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion in Israel starting in 22 games, averaging 19.7 points and 11.6 rebounds. In 2005, he joined Türk Telekom B.K. in Ankara, Turkey, where he averaged 17.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in 34 games. In 2006, Dudley re-signed with Türk Telekom B.K., where he averaged 16.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in the Turkish Basketball League and 21.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists in Fiba EuroCup.

After playing five seasons with Türk Telekom B.K., Dudley's contract came to an end. In June 2010, he signed with Efes Pilsen.

In summer of 2011, he signed with Beşiktaş.

Citizenship

Due to playing for Türk Telekom B.K. for three consecutive seasons, Dudley was eligible to apply for citizenship. On December 17, 2008, his citizenship became official. The 2009-2010 basketball season was his first playing as a Turkish citizen. Dudley currently maintains dual American and Turkish citizenship.

Family

Dudley is the son of Patricia Dudley and Otis Hunter II. He is married to the former Tamara Croom and has a daughter, LaDaisha. In August 2011, he and his wife welcomed twins.

Fun Facts

• He is the cousin of actor Tony Cox, who stands at 3 ft 6 in (107 cm). Cox's credits include "Friday" and “Me, Myself and Irene”.

• Dudley's jobs growing up included picking okra and going to the stockyard to sell cows.

• Dudley's wife is the niece of Sylvester Croom, the first African-American head football coach in the Southeastern Conference.

• Dudley's brother, Jamaal Hunter, is currently the Mayor of their hometown, Uniontown, AL.

Achievements

• NIT Finalist -01
• All-SEC 2nd Team -01,03
• USA University National Team –01
• World University Games in Benjin (CHN) -01 (Bronze medal)
• SEC Western Division Champion -02
• SEC Tournament Finalist -02
• All-SEC 1st Team (unanimous) -02
• All-SEC Player of the Year (unanimous) -02
• NABC College All-Star Team -03
• Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Center of the Year -05
• Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League 1st Team -05
• Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Imports Team -05
• Turkish League All-Star Game -06,07
• Eurobasket.com Turkish League All-Imports Team -06,07
• Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League 1st Team -06,07
• FIBA EuroCup All-Star Game -07 (MVP)
• FIBA EuroCup Quarterfinals -07
• Turkish League Semifinals -07,08,09,11
• Turkish League Finals -08
• Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Center of the Year -07
• Turkish Cup Champion -08
• Turkish President Cup Winner -09,10
• Turkish League Regular Season Runner-Up -09

External links

• Player Profile
• TBLStat.net Profile
• Official Erwin Dudley Website
• Player Profile in FanZone