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Sy joined the French team [[STB Le Havre]] in 2005. In 2009-2010, his last season with Le Havre, Sy averaged 5.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just over 14 minutes per game.<ref name="Doudiz"/>
Sy joined the French team [[STB Le Havre]] in 2005. In 2009-2010, his last season with Le Havre, Sy averaged 5.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just over 14 minutes per game.<ref name="Doudiz"/>


===Atlanta Hawks (2010)===
===Atlanta Hawks/Utah Flash (2010-2011)===
Sy entered the [[2010 NBA Draft]] as a virtually unknown entity. He paid his own way to come to the United States to showcase his talent for NBA teams. Only the [[Atlanta Hawks]] agreed to allow him to work out for them. After an impressive workout, Sy was drafted 53rd overall. Sy continued to impress in the [[Las Vegas Summer League]], averaging 4.5 points per game in 8 minutes per game and exhibiting his defensive prowess.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/summerleague2010/players/pape_sy/index.html 2010 NBA Summer League]. NBA.com. Retrieved October 9, 2010.</ref> On September 15, 2010, Sy signed a three-year contract with the Hawks, with the first year guaranteed at $473,604.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/pape-sys-nba-gamble-614589.html?cxtype=rss_sports_61522|title=Pape Sy's NBA gamble pays off with Hawks|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=September 15, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=October 9, 2010}}</ref>
Sy entered the [[2010 NBA Draft]] as a virtually unknown entity. He paid his own way to come to the United States to showcase his talent for NBA teams. Only the [[Atlanta Hawks]] agreed to allow him to work out for them. After an impressive workout, Sy was drafted 53rd overall. Sy continued to impress in the [[Las Vegas Summer League]], averaging 4.5 points per game in 8 minutes per game and exhibiting his defensive prowess.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/summerleague2010/players/pape_sy/index.html 2010 NBA Summer League]. NBA.com. Retrieved October 9, 2010.</ref> On September 15, 2010, Sy signed a three-year contract with the Hawks, with the first year guaranteed at $473,604.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/pape-sys-nba-gamble-614589.html?cxtype=rss_sports_61522|title=Pape Sy's NBA gamble pays off with Hawks|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=September 15, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=October 9, 2010}}</ref>


Sy began his rookie season beset with injury, suffering an [[Achilles tendon|Achilles]] injury during summer league. He subsequently missed all of training camp due to a bad back and was listed on the injury report for the first 18 games of the regular season before being cleared to practice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/sy-is-d-league-783583.html|title=Sy is D-League candidate for Hawks|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=December 20, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=December 22, 2010}}</ref> On December 27, 2010, the Hawks sent Sy to the [[Utah Flash]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/50933056-62/hawks-atlanta-expected-flash.html.csp|title=Flash expected to add Hawks' Sy|last=Smith|first=Brian T.|date=December 23, 2010|publisher=The Salt Lake Tribune|accessdate=December 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-refreshed-after-holiday-788367.html|title=Hawks refreshed after holiday break|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=December 26, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=December 26, 2010}}</ref>
Sy began his rookie season beset with injury, suffering an [[Achilles tendon|Achilles]] injury during summer league. He subsequently missed all of training camp due to a bad back and was listed on the injury report for the first 18 games of the regular season before being cleared to practice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/sy-is-d-league-783583.html|title=Sy is D-League candidate for Hawks|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=December 20, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=December 22, 2010}}</ref> On December 27, 2010, the Hawks sent Sy to the [[Utah Flash]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/50933056-62/hawks-atlanta-expected-flash.html.csp|title=Flash expected to add Hawks' Sy|last=Smith|first=Brian T.|date=December 23, 2010|publisher=The Salt Lake Tribune|accessdate=December 26, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-refreshed-after-holiday-788367.html|title=Hawks refreshed after holiday break|last=Cunningham|first=Michael|date=December 26, 2010|publisher=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=December 26, 2010}}</ref>

===Utah Flash (2011-Present)===


Sy made his debut for the Flash on January 2, 2011, in a 99-83 loss the [[Bakersfield Jam]]. Sy notched 6 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2011/1/2/1908742/atlanta-hawks-pape-sy-makes-debut-with-the-nba-d-leagues-utah-flash|title=Atlanta Hawks Pape Sy Makes Debut With the NBA D-League's Utah Flash|last=Willis|first=Kris|date=January 2, 2011|publisher=Peach Tree Hoops|accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> On January 30, 2011, in a game against the [[Austin Toros]], Sy had his best game to date with the Flash, notching 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 26 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20110130/UTAAUS/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp2021000220|title=Flash at Toros Game Info|date=January 30, 2011|publisher=NBA Development League|accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/toros-fall-to-utah-1221020.html|title=Toros fall to Utah|last=Atkins|first=Travis|date=January 30, 2011|publisher=Statesman.com|accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref>
Sy made his debut for the Flash on January 2, 2011, in a 99-83 loss the [[Bakersfield Jam]]. Sy notched 6 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2011/1/2/1908742/atlanta-hawks-pape-sy-makes-debut-with-the-nba-d-leagues-utah-flash|title=Atlanta Hawks Pape Sy Makes Debut With the NBA D-League's Utah Flash|last=Willis|first=Kris|date=January 2, 2011|publisher=Peach Tree Hoops|accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> On January 30, 2011, in a game against the [[Austin Toros]], Sy had his best game to date with the Flash, notching 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 26 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20110130/UTAAUS/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp2021000220|title=Flash at Toros Game Info|date=January 30, 2011|publisher=NBA Development League|accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/toros-fall-to-utah-1221020.html|title=Toros fall to Utah|last=Atkins|first=Travis|date=January 30, 2011|publisher=Statesman.com|accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref>

On March 2, 2011, it was announced that Sy would return to the Hawks for the remainder of the 2010-2011 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2011/3/2/2025093/pape-sy-returns-from-ndbl-will-stay-on-atlanta-hawks-roster-for-rest|title=Pape Sy Returns From NDBL, Will Stay On Atlanta Hawks Roster For Rest Of Season|last=Foley|first=Phil|date=March 2, 2011|publisher=SB Nation Atlanta|accessdate=March 12, 2011}}</ref>


===International Play===
===International Play===

Revision as of 21:12, 12 March 2011

Pape Sy
No. 19 – Atlanta Hawks
PositionPoint Guard/Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Personal information
Born (1988-04-05) April 5, 1988 (age 36)
Loudeac, France
NationalityFrench/Senegalese
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2010: Round: 2 / Pick: 53
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career2005–present
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Pape Sy (born April 5, 1988 in Loudéac, France) is a French-Senegalese basketball player who is a member of the Atlanta Hawks and currently on assignment with the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League. A versatile combo guard/swingman, Sy was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks as the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft[1] after spending five seasons with STB Le Havre of the Ligue Nationale de Basketball.[2]

Biography

Pape Sy was born in Loudéac, a small town in north-western France to a Senegalese family.[3] He learned to play basketball in a local club. Sy later moved to Massy[disambiguation needed] before joining Le Havre's youth club in 2004 at the age of 16.[4] While playing in France, Sy was recruited by the University of Wyoming basketball coach Fred Langley.[5]

Sy's older sister, Penda Sy, was a professional basketball player in Europe.[4][6]

Pro career

STB Le Havre (2005-2010)

Sy joined the French team STB Le Havre in 2005. In 2009-2010, his last season with Le Havre, Sy averaged 5.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just over 14 minutes per game.[2]

Atlanta Hawks/Utah Flash (2010-2011)

Sy entered the 2010 NBA Draft as a virtually unknown entity. He paid his own way to come to the United States to showcase his talent for NBA teams. Only the Atlanta Hawks agreed to allow him to work out for them. After an impressive workout, Sy was drafted 53rd overall. Sy continued to impress in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 4.5 points per game in 8 minutes per game and exhibiting his defensive prowess.[7] On September 15, 2010, Sy signed a three-year contract with the Hawks, with the first year guaranteed at $473,604.[8]

Sy began his rookie season beset with injury, suffering an Achilles injury during summer league. He subsequently missed all of training camp due to a bad back and was listed on the injury report for the first 18 games of the regular season before being cleared to practice.[9] On December 27, 2010, the Hawks sent Sy to the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League.[10][11]

Sy made his debut for the Flash on January 2, 2011, in a 99-83 loss the Bakersfield Jam. Sy notched 6 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench.[12] On January 30, 2011, in a game against the Austin Toros, Sy had his best game to date with the Flash, notching 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 26 minutes.[13][14]

On March 2, 2011, it was announced that Sy would return to the Hawks for the remainder of the 2010-2011 season.[15]

International Play

Sy was a member of the ninth-place Team France squad at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. Though Sy appeared in every game, he ended up just 10th in minutes played for Team France, with averages of 2.0 points, 0.6 assists, 0.9 rebounds and 10.4 minutes in 8 games.[16]

Statistics

Legend
  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  Bold  Career high

Ligue Nationale de Basketball

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Le Havre 7 0 4.9 .50 .33 .50 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.0 2.4
2008–09 Le Havre 1 0 2.0 .00 .00 .00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2009–10 Le Havre 30 0 14.2 .55 .41 .71 1.7 1.3 0.6 0.1 5.2

NBA Development League

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Utah 16 10 23.8 .402 .118 .735 3.6 1.6 0.4 0.1 8.4
Career 16 10 23.8 .402 .118 .735 3.6 1.6 0.4 0.1 8.4
  • As of January 22, 2011

References

  1. ^ Associated Press (June 25, 2010). "Hawks take Pape Sy of France in second round". USA Today. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Pape Sy Player Profile. Basketball Doudiz. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Ziller, Tom (September 15, 2010). "Hawks Sign French Swingman Pape Sy". NBA Fanhouse. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Pape Sy: Soaring down South for the tall Pope". European Prospects. June 27, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2011. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  5. ^ Hammond, Bob (February 16, 2011). "Flourishing with new direction". Larame Boomerang. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  6. ^ Penda Sy player profile. Fédération française de basket-ball. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  7. ^ 2010 NBA Summer League. NBA.com. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  8. ^ Cunningham, Michael (September 15, 2010). "Pape Sy's NBA gamble pays off with Hawks". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  9. ^ Cunningham, Michael (December 20, 2010). "Sy is D-League candidate for Hawks". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
  10. ^ Smith, Brian T. (December 23, 2010). "Flash expected to add Hawks' Sy". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  11. ^ Cunningham, Michael (December 26, 2010). "Hawks refreshed after holiday break". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  12. ^ Willis, Kris (January 2, 2011). "Atlanta Hawks Pape Sy Makes Debut With the NBA D-League's Utah Flash". Peach Tree Hoops. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  13. ^ "Flash at Toros Game Info". NBA Development League. January 30, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  14. ^ Atkins, Travis (January 30, 2011). "Toros fall to Utah". Statesman.com. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  15. ^ Foley, Phil (March 2, 2011). "Pape Sy Returns From NDBL, Will Stay On Atlanta Hawks Roster For Rest Of Season". SB Nation Atlanta. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  16. ^ U20 European Championship Men 2007. FIBA Europe. Retrieved October 9, 2010.

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