Eugene Phelps

Eugene Hasson Phelps (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1]

Eugene Phelps
Free agent
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
Personal information
Born (1990-01-23) January 23, 1990
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodland Christian
(Woodland Hills, California)
CollegeLong Beach State (2009–2012)
NBA draft2012 / Undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013Abejas de León
2013Frayles de Guasave
2013–2014Soles de Mexicali
2014Capitanes de Arecibo
2014–2015Fuerza Regia
2015Capitanes de Arecibo
2015–2016Fuerza Regia
2016Brujos de Guayama
2016–2017Phoenix Fuel Masters
2016–2017Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball
2017Brujos de Guayama
2017Phoenix Fuel Masters
2017-2018Soles de Mexicali
2018Phoenix Fuel Masters
2018–2019Seoul Samsung Thunders
2019Atléticos de San Germán
2019Phoenix Fuel Masters
2019–2020Ryukyu Golden Kings
Career highlights and awards
  • KBL All-Star (2019)
  • Mexican League champion (2018)
  • Mexican League Finals MVP (2018)
  • 3× Mexican League All-Star (2014–2016)
  • 3× Mexican League All-Imports Team (2014, 2016, 2018)
  • 3× All-LNBP First Team (2014, 2016, 2018)
  • Mexican League Import Player of the Year (2018)
  • Second-team All-Big West (2012)

College career

Eugene Phelps attended Long Beach University for his college years. He became a part of the school's basketball team, the Long Beach State 49ers that fought in the NCAA. In his NCAA debut, Phelps recorded 8 points and 3 rebounds in just 17 minutes of playing time for the 49ers.[2] On his third game, Phelps led the 49ers to an OT win over the visiting Weber State Wildcats. In that game, Phelps recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in 29 minutes of playing time.[3] On February 6, 2009, Phelps almost recorded a double-double after he racked up 9 points and 9 rebounds in a 76-82 loss to the UC Davis Aggies.[4]

In his freshman season, He led the 49ers to an overall record of 15-15.[5] In the semifinals round, the 49ers were up against the Pacific Tigers. On the first half, the Tigers hold a 3-point lead over the 49ers. However, the Tigers outscored again the 49ers in the second half, 36-34. And with that, the 49ers bowed down against the Tigers, 60-65. In that game, Phelps recorded 3 points and 4 rebounds in just 13 minutes of playing time.[6]

He averaged 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 50% shooting from the field, in 30 games played in his freshman season.

Professional career

Phelps went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft. And with that, he was motivated to continue his passion for basketball career in overseas.

Abejas de León (2012–2013)

Phelps signed with the Abejas de León of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional or LNBP in Mexico, for his first assignment of professional basketball.

In his first professional start, Phelps recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Abejas but in a losing effort to the Fuerza Regia. Three games later, he recorded a then career-high of 34 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 2 assists in a 106-84 win over the Gansos Salvajes UIC.

Career statistics

International
Legend
  GP Games played  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     Led the league
Year Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012-13 Abejas de León LNBP 4331.5.532.264.5318.32.81.1.521.6
2012-13 Frayles de Guasave CIBACOPA 1229.8.520.000.6718.81.8.51.316.9
2013-14 Soles de Mexicali LNBP 4530.9.491.154.55610.32.2.7.717.2
2013-14 Capitanes de Arecibo BSN 1326.9.505.000.5429.61.2.9.59.7
2014-15 Fuerza Regia LNBP 3931.6.563.357.5709.91.9.7.421.2
2014-15 Capitanes de Arecibo BSN 3823.2.556.000.4977.91.2.4.511.7
2014-15 Fuerza Regia Liga das Américas 331.3.649.000.6508.02.3.3.320.3
2015-16 Fuerza Regia LNBP 4331.8.549.031.62810.02.9.7.619.8
2015-16 Brujos de Guayama BSN 2429.5.513.250.5789.43.3.7.616.9
2015-16 Phoenix Fuel Masters PBA 1042.9.508.176.72919.53.8.4.836.4
2016-17 Phoenix Fuel Masters PBA 535.7.526.333.56716.82.6.02.231.8
2016-17 Brujos de Guayama BSN 428.2.527.000.69710.81.3.5.520.3
2016-17 Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor SBL 2839.0.488.200.63616.32.31.21.229.3
2017-18 Soles de Mexicali LNBP 5430.8.582.188.5608.62.0.7.821.2
2017-18 Phoenix Fuel Masters PBA 2042.7.483.120.54718.54.4.82.529.1
2017-18 Soles de Mexicali Liga das Américas 128.0.500.000.16711.01.04.0.09.0
2018-19 Seoul Samsung Thunders KBL 3734.3.523.222.56813.53.1.61.626.2
2018-19 Atléticos de San Germán BSN 2531.8.468.000.65910.42.7.51.217.0
Career All Leagues 41631.4.530.196.57810.42.5.7.820.1

Personal life

Eugene Phelps was born in Los Angeles, California. In his college life, he attended the Long Beach State University from 2009 until 2012. He graduated with the degree of communication studies.

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References
  1. "Eugene Hasson Phelps Stats". Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  2. "BYU 75, Long Beach St. 65". ESPN.com. November 15, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  3. "Long Beach St. 73, Weber State, 69". ESPN.com. November 23, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  4. "UC Davis 82, Long Beach St. 76". ESPN.com. February 6, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  5. "2008-09 Long Beach State 49ers Schedule and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  6. "Pacific 65, Long Beach St. 60". ESPN.com. March 14, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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