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{{Short description|American retired professional basketball player}}
{{Infobox NBA biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Eddie Lucas
| name = Eddie Lucas
| image =
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| team =
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| position = [[Shooting Guard]]
| position = [[Shooting guard]]
| height_ft = 6 | height_in = 6
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| weight_lbs = 200
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|7|14}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|7|14}}
| birth_place =[[Groton, Connecticut]]
| birth_place =[[Groton, Connecticut]]
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| highschool = [[Redlands High School|Redlands]] ([[Redlands, California]])
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| college = [[Navy Midshipmen men's basketball|Navy]] (1995–1996)<br />[[Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball|Virginia Tech]] (1997–1999)
| college =
*[[Navy Midshipmen men's basketball|Navy]] (1995–1996)
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*[[Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball|Virginia Tech]] (1997–1999)
| draft_year = 1999
| draft_year = 1999
| draft_round = 2
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| career_start = 2000
| career_start = 2000
| career_end = 2002
| career_end = 2002
| years1 = 2000 | team1 = [[Libertad de Sunchales]]
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| highschool = [[Redlands High School|Redlands]]
| years2 = 2000 | team2 = [[Hermine de Nantes Atlantique]]
|years1=2000|team1=[[Libertad de Sunchales]] ([[Liga Nacional de Básquet|Argentina]])<br />Hermine Nantes Atlantique ([[Ligue Nationale de Basketball|France]])<br />[[BC Spartak Saint Petersburg]] ([[Russian Professional Basketball League|Russia]])
| years3 = 2000 | team3 = [[BC Spartak Saint Petersburg|Spartak Saint Petersburg]]
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|years2=2001–2002|team2=[[Bnei HaSharon|Bnei Herzliya/Bnei HaSharon]] ([[Israeli Basketball Super League|Israel]])
| years4 = 2001–2002 | team4 = [[Unia Tarnów (basketball)|Unia Tarnów]]
| awards =
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| years5 = 2001–2002 |team5 = [[Bnei HaSharon|Bnei Herzliya/Bnei HaSharon]]
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'''Edward Howard "Eddie" Lucas''' (born July 14, 1975)<ref name="NBA.com">http://web.archive.org/web/20010212045910/http://nba.com/draft99/playerfiles/edward_lucas.html</ref> is an American retired professional [[basketball]] player and current [[personal trainer]] and [[civil engineer]].


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'''Edward Howard "Eddie" Lucas''' (born July 14, 1975)<ref name="NBA.com">{{cite web|url=http://nba.com/draft99/playerfiles/edward_lucas.html |title=Draft Spotlight: Edward Lucas |website=[[NBA.com]] |date=12 February 2001 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010212045910/http://nba.com/draft99/playerfiles/edward_lucas.html |archive-date=2001-02-12 }}</ref> is an American retired professional [[basketball]] player and current production manager for Highland Construction in Fayetteville NC
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Lucas was taken with the last pick of the 1999 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He was not offered a spot on the team, and spent parts of three seasons playing for professional teams in Argentina, France, Russia, Israel, and Poland.<ref>http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=ISR&PlayerID=25633&AmNotSure=1</ref>

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Lucas was taken with the last pick of the 1999 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He was not offered a spot on the team, and spent three seasons playing for professional teams in Argentina, France, Russia, Israel, and Poland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=ISR&PlayerID=25633&AmNotSure=1|title=Eddie Lucas Basketball Player Profile, Bnei Hertzeliyya, Virginia Tech, News, Winner League stats, Career, Games Logs, Bests, Awards - eurobasket.com}}</ref>


==Early life and college==
==Early life and college==
In his senior year at [[Redlands High School]] in [[Redlands, California]], he was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and averaged 20.2 points and was named to the 1A All State team. Lucas started his college career at the [[United States Naval Academy]] where he earned All League Patriot Honors in his sophomore year. After transferring to Virginia Tech, Lucas lead the Hokies in scoring at 15.1 points per game in his senior season.<ref>http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/Archives/1999/99278.html</ref> At Virginia Tech, Lucas majored in [[civil engineering]].<ref name="adversity">Crumbley, Liz. "[http://www.cee.vt.edu/alumni/newsletters/annual_newsletters/annual_newsletter_1999.pdf Adversity no barrier to Lucas]". ''The Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Newsletter''. Summer 1999. pp. 1, 8, 9.</ref>
In his senior year at [[Redlands High School]] in [[Redlands, California]], he was named the team's Most Valuable Player and averaged 20.2 points and was named to the 1A All State team. Lucas started his college career at the [[United States Naval Academy]] where he earned All League Patriot Honors in his sophomore year. After transferring to Virginia Tech, Lucas lead the Hokies in scoring at 15.1 points per game in his senior season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/Archives/1999/99278.html |title=99278 -- Maryland Hokie Drafted by the Utah Jazz Eddie Lucas Takes Pride in Living up to Challenges |access-date=2008-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060828100635/http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/Archives/1999/99278.html |archive-date=2006-08-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At Virginia Tech, Lucas majored in [[civil engineering]].<ref name="adversity">Crumbley, Liz. "[http://www.cee.vt.edu/alumni/newsletters/annual_newsletters/annual_newsletter_1999.pdf Adversity no barrier to Lucas]{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}". ''The Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Newsletter''. Summer 1999. pp. 1, 8, 9.</ref>


==Basketball career==
==Basketball career==
In the [[1999 NBA Draft]], Lucas was the 58th and final overall pick, selected by the [[Utah Jazz]]. However, Lucas never played in the NBA. In addition, the [[United States Basketball League]] team [[Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs]] drafted Lucas in the fifth round of the 1999 USBL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Andre|title=United States Basketball League Draft 'Dawgs Net Brett Valleydawgs Take Lehigh's Eppehimer With The First Pick|url=http://articles.mcall.com/1999-04-08/sports/3256501_1_pick-nba-camp-draft|work=The Morning Call|accessdate=April 13, 2012|date=April 8, 1999}}</ref> The [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] cut Lucas before the 1999–2000 [[Continental Basketball Association]] season.<ref>[http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=7820 Skyforce cut three and announce final roster]. KELO: November 17, 1999.</ref>
In the [[1999 NBA draft]], Lucas was the 58th and final overall pick, selected by the [[Utah Jazz]]. However, Lucas never played in the NBA. In addition, the [[United States Basketball League]] team [[Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs]] drafted Lucas in the fifth round of the 1999 USBL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Andre|title=United States Basketball League Draft 'Dawgs Net Brett Valleydawgs Take Lehigh's Eppehimer With The First Pick|url=http://articles.mcall.com/1999-04-08/sports/3256501_1_pick-nba-camp-draft|work=The Morning Call|access-date=April 13, 2012|date=April 8, 1999}}</ref> The [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] cut Lucas before the 1999–2000 [[Continental Basketball Association]] season.<ref>[http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=7820 Skyforce cut three and announce final roster]. KELO: November 17, 1999.</ref>


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In January 2000, Lucas signed with the Argentine team [[Libertad de Sunchales]]<ref>[http://edant.clarin.com/diario/2000/01/13/r-01005d.htm Boca recibe a Libertad]. ''Clarin.com'': Jan. 13, 2000.</ref> and signed with the French team [[Hermine de Nantes Atlantique]] the following month.<ref>[http://www.basketstat.com/news/news0200.html 11/02/2000 - PRO B] (French)</ref> With Nantes, Lucas averaged 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game on 51% shooting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proexposure.com/example/franceb/accum.cfm|title=Pro Exposure Online- FRANCE PRO A ACCUMS}}</ref> Later in 2000, Lucas joined Russian team [[BC Spartak Saint Petersburg]], then the Israeli [[Bnei HaSharon|Bnei Herzliya]] (later Bnei HaSharon) in January 2001 and would leave the team in 2002.<ref name="Eurobasket.lt">[http://www.eurobasket.lt/lt/%C5%BEaid%C4%97jai/1946/Eddie%20Lucas Eddie Lucas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717033318/http://www.eurobasket.lt/lt/%C5%BEaid%C4%97jai/1946/Eddie%20Lucas |date=2011-07-17 }}. Eurobasket (Lithuanian). Accessed April 13, 2012.</ref>
In January 2000, Lucas signed with the Argentine team [[Libertad de Sunchales]]<ref>[http://edant.clarin.com/diario/2000/01/13/r-01005d.htm
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Boca recibe a Libertad]. ''Clarin.com'': Jan. 13, 2000.</ref> and signed with the French team Hermine Nantes Atlantique the following month.<ref>[http://www.basketstat.com/news/news0200.html 11/02/2000 - PRO B] (French)</ref> With Nantes, Lucas averaged 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game on 51% shooting.<ref>http://www.proexposure.com/example/franceb/accum.cfm</ref> Later in 2000, Lucas joined Russian team [[BC Spartak Saint Petersburg]], then the Israeli [[Bnei HaSharon|Bnei Herzliya]] (later Bnei HaSharon) in January 2001 and would leave the team in 2002.<ref name="Eurobasket.lt">[http://www.eurobasket.lt/lt/%C5%BEaid%C4%97jai/1946/Eddie%20Lucas Eddie Lucas]. Eurobasket (Lithuanian). Accessed April 13, 2012.</ref>


==Post-basketball career==
==Post-basketball career==
After retiring from basketball, Lucas and former American football player Chris James founded Interactive Drills, an athletic training company.<ref>http://interactivedrills.com/about_us.html</ref> Lucas also earned a master's degree in construction management from Virginia Tech and has managed several projects. Since 2011, Lucas has lived in [[Fayetteville, North Carolina]].<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/eddie-lucas/31/426/583 Eddie Lucas LinkedIn]</ref>
After retiring from basketball, Lucas and former American football player Chris James founded Interactive Drills, an athletic training company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://interactivedrills.com/about_us.html|title=About Us|first=Eddie|last=Lucas|access-date=2012-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327221932/http://www.interactivedrills.com/about_us.html|archive-date=2012-03-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> Lucas also earned a master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a specialty in Construction Management from Virginia Tech. Since 2011, Lucas has lived in [[Fayetteville, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.linkedin.com/pub/eddie-lucas/31/426/583|title=Eddie Lucas - LinkedIn}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Twitter|hoopdrills}}
*{{Twitter}}
*[http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/player/virginia-tech/eddie-lucas College & NBA stats] @ statsheet.com


{{1999 NBA Draft}}
{{1999 NBA draft}}


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Latest revision as of 05:33, 24 February 2024

Eddie Lucas
Personal information
Born (1975-07-14) July 14, 1975 (age 48)
Groton, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolRedlands (Redlands, California)
College
NBA draft1999: 2nd round, 58th overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Playing career2000–2002
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2000Libertad de Sunchales
2000Hermine de Nantes Atlantique
2000Spartak Saint Petersburg
2001–2002Unia Tarnów
2001–2002Bnei Herzliya/Bnei HaSharon
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Edward Howard "Eddie" Lucas (born July 14, 1975)[1] is an American retired professional basketball player and current production manager for Highland Construction in Fayetteville NC

Lucas was taken with the last pick of the 1999 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. He was not offered a spot on the team, and spent three seasons playing for professional teams in Argentina, France, Russia, Israel, and Poland.[2]

Early life and college[edit]

In his senior year at Redlands High School in Redlands, California, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player and averaged 20.2 points and was named to the 1A All State team. Lucas started his college career at the United States Naval Academy where he earned All League Patriot Honors in his sophomore year. After transferring to Virginia Tech, Lucas lead the Hokies in scoring at 15.1 points per game in his senior season.[3] At Virginia Tech, Lucas majored in civil engineering.[4]

Basketball career[edit]

In the 1999 NBA draft, Lucas was the 58th and final overall pick, selected by the Utah Jazz. However, Lucas never played in the NBA. In addition, the United States Basketball League team Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs drafted Lucas in the fifth round of the 1999 USBL Draft.[5] The Sioux Falls Skyforce cut Lucas before the 1999–2000 Continental Basketball Association season.[6]

In January 2000, Lucas signed with the Argentine team Libertad de Sunchales[7] and signed with the French team Hermine de Nantes Atlantique the following month.[8] With Nantes, Lucas averaged 18.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game on 51% shooting.[9] Later in 2000, Lucas joined Russian team BC Spartak Saint Petersburg, then the Israeli Bnei Herzliya (later Bnei HaSharon) in January 2001 and would leave the team in 2002.[10]

Post-basketball career[edit]

After retiring from basketball, Lucas and former American football player Chris James founded Interactive Drills, an athletic training company.[11] Lucas also earned a master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a specialty in Construction Management from Virginia Tech. Since 2011, Lucas has lived in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Draft Spotlight: Edward Lucas". NBA.com. 12 February 2001. Archived from the original on 2001-02-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "Eddie Lucas Basketball Player Profile, Bnei Hertzeliyya, Virginia Tech, News, Winner League stats, Career, Games Logs, Bests, Awards - eurobasket.com".
  3. ^ "99278 -- Maryland Hokie Drafted by the Utah Jazz Eddie Lucas Takes Pride in Living up to Challenges". Archived from the original on 2006-08-28. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  4. ^ Crumbley, Liz. "Adversity no barrier to Lucas[permanent dead link]". The Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Newsletter. Summer 1999. pp. 1, 8, 9.
  5. ^ Williams, Andre (April 8, 1999). "United States Basketball League Draft 'Dawgs Net Brett Valleydawgs Take Lehigh's Eppehimer With The First Pick". The Morning Call. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
  6. ^ Skyforce cut three and announce final roster. KELO: November 17, 1999.
  7. ^ Boca recibe a Libertad. Clarin.com: Jan. 13, 2000.
  8. ^ 11/02/2000 - PRO B (French)
  9. ^ "Pro Exposure Online- FRANCE PRO A ACCUMS".
  10. ^ Eddie Lucas Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine. Eurobasket (Lithuanian). Accessed April 13, 2012.
  11. ^ Lucas, Eddie. "About Us". Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  12. ^ "Eddie Lucas - LinkedIn".

External links[edit]

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