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Thomas Smallwood (basketball)

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Thomas Smallwood
Smallwood (top) in November 2018
CB Menorca
PositionCenter
LeagueLEB Plata
Personal information
Born (1995-03-30) 30 March 1995 (age 29)
Roanne, France
NationalityFrench
Listed height213 cm (7 ft 0 in)
Listed weight109 kg (240 lb)
Career information
CollegeUAB (2015–2018)
Chattanooga (2018–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020ESSM Le Portel
2020Aris Leeuwarden
2020–2021Tours
2021–2022CB Menorca
2022–2023CB Prat
2023–presentLaguna Sharks Bucuresti
Career highlights and awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7LYyv9USbM

Thomas Max Smallwood (born 30 March 1995) is a French professional basketball player for CB Menorca of the LEB Plata. Standing at 213 cm (7 ft 0 in), he plays as center.

College career

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As a freshman, Smallwood averaged 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Following his junior season, he transferred to Chattanooga, becoming the program's first graduate transfer.[1] Smallwood averaged six points per game.[2]

Professional career

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Smallwood started his professional career with ESSM Le Portel in his native France.[2]

In August 2020, Smallwood signed a one-year contract with Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).[3] He played one game with Aris before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He left Aris to sign with Union Tours Basket Metropole in France.[4] Smallwood averaged 6.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. On August 27, 2021, he signed with CB Menorca of the LEB Plata.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Henley, Gene (August 21, 2018). "UTC 7-footer Thomas Smallwood hopes to stand out in games as well". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Basket : comment Thomas Smallwood a atterri au Portel". La Voix des Sport. 5 September 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Aris Leeuwarden versterkt zich met Thomas Smallwood" (in Dutch). Arisleeuwarden.nl. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "SMALLWOOD VERTREKT BIJ ARIS" (in Dutch). Dutch Basketball League. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  5. ^ "Thomas Smallwood (ex Tours) is a newcomer at Menorca". Eurobasket. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
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