Marcus Desmond Feagin (born July 26, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He also competes for Tigres de Chinandega of Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSB).
| No. 4 – Buffalo eXtreme | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | ABA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 26, 1991 Niagara Falls, New York, US |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Monroe CC (2011–2012) |
| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015 | Buffalo 716ers |
| 2016 | WNY Thundersnow |
| 2016–2019 | Chautauqua Hurricane |
| 2021 | Chalchuapa United (LMB) |
| 2022 | Chautauqua Hurricane |
| 2023 | Santa Ana BC (LMB) |
| 2023 | Jamestown Jackals |
| 2023–present | Buffalo eXtreme |
| 2024–present | Tigres de Chinandega (LSB) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Feagin previously played college basketball for Monroe Community College. He is a renowned rebounder, having statistically led multiple teams and leagues.
History
editHigh school career
editMarcus Feagin was born in Niagara Falls, New York to Anthony Feagin and Shellie Thomas.[1]
He did not play organized basketball until his junior year at Niagara Falls High School.[2] During his senior year, Feagin led his team to a 19–2 record and the Section VI Class A finals.[2]
Among the numerous honors Feagin received following his senior campaign, they included Niagara Gazette Player of the Year, All-Western New York, All-League, and All-Centercourt.[1][3][4][5]
Collegiate career
editFeagin committed to playing at Monroe Community College in May 2011.[1]
In his single season with the Monroe Tribunes in 2011–12, Feagin averaged 6 rebounds per game and led the team.[6]
Professional career
editThe Buffalo 716ers of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) signed Feagin in September 2015.[7] After playing in preseason exhibitions for the team, he left to join the Western New York Thundersnow in January 2016.[8] He was then traded soon after to the Chautauqua Hurricane, where he finished the 2015–16 PBL season.[9]
After four seasons with the Hurricane, Feagin left the team in December 2019 to play in Mexico.[10]
Feagin played for Chalchuapa United of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto in 2021.[11]
He returned to the Chautauqua Hurricane for their final season in 2022, and was named to the 2022 PBL All-Star Team.[12]
Feagin played for Santa Ana BC of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto at the start of 2023, and then continued his year playing for the Jamestown Jackals in The Basketball League.[13]
He was signed by the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in October 2023.[14] Feagin hit a buzzer beater to win the team's inaugural game in November 2023.[15] For the 2023–24 season, he led both the team and league in all rebounding categories.[16] Feagin was recognized as an ABA All-Star and All-ABA First Team selection.[17][18]
Feagin began playing for Tigres de Chinandega of Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSB) in August 2024.[19] He led the team in rebounding, and was recognized as a LSB All-Star.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b c Nagelhout, Ryan (May 19, 2011). "Feagin inks with Monroe CC". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Nagelhout, Ryan (March 24, 2011). "Feagin's big jump". Niagara Gazette. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Seniors take a step forward on second team". Buffalo News. April 9, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "New York All-League Basketball Teams". MaxPreps. May 13, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "The 2011 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY". The View From Centercourt. April 2, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Monroe Community College". NJCAA. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Buffalo 716ers sign Niagara Falls standout Marcus Feagin to the 2015-2016 roster". buffalo-716ers. September 23, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Thundersnow fall to 0-2 in first season". Niagara Gazette. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Marcus Feagin Joins the Hurricane". Chautauqua Hurricane. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Hurricane season begins tonight". observertoday.com. December 31, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "latinbasket". Latin American basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings. May 1, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Premier Basketball League 2022, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards". usbasket. May 11, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Marcus Feagin, Basketball Player, News, Stats". Eurobasket. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Bedgood, Roelissa (November 6, 2023). "First Pro Basketball Home Opener in Buffalo Secures Buzzer Beater Win". The Record. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Players leaders of American Basketball Association (ABA) on MyStatsOnline.com". MyStatsOnline (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "ABA East Region on Instagram: "Congratulations to All-ABA East Region First Team Selections! @americanbasketballassociation"". Instagram. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "ABA (re-established 2000) on Instagram: "Congratulations to the 2023-2024 All Stars"". Instagram. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Marcus Desmond, Basketball Player, News, Stats". Eurobasket LLC. August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Tigres de Chinandega - Juego de Estrellas". Facebook. September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Latin Basket
- ABA statistics from MyStatsOnline
- College statistics from NJCAA