- Carlos Powell
NBL Player Infobox
name = Ricardo Auturo Powell
nickname = "Carlos"
position = Forward
height = 200 cm
weight = 95 kg
team =Incheon ET Land Black Slamer
nationality = United States
birth_date = Birth date and age|1983|8|29|mf=y
birth_place =Florence, South Carolina , U.S.
junior_association =
college =University of South Carolina
current club:Dakota Wizards (2007-)
previous_clubs = SL Benfica (2005-06)
New Zealand Breakers (NBL) (2006-07)
championships =
career_highlights = NIT Most Valuable Player
06-07 NBL MVPRicardo Auturo "Carlos" Powell born
August 29 1983 inFlorence, South Carolina , U.S. is an Americanbasketball player for theIncheon ET Land Black Slamer in theKorean Basketball League . He is notable for receiving the NIT Most Valuable Player award, in the NIT tournament. Other honors he received include 2003-2004 All SEC, 2004-2005 Preseason All SEC, and 2005 Team outstanding rebounder. Throughout his four-year career, he scored over 1500 points (1541), 600 rebounds (641), and 70 3-point field goals (71). He also holds the school record for most games played in with 132. After college, Powell played professionally for SL Benfica inPortugal where he was the fourth leading scorer in the league with 19.4 points and 7 rebounds a game. He was subsequently named to the All-League MVP team and all league imports first team.Powell played for the
New Zealand Breakers of theAustralia n National Basketball League during the 2006-2007 season. He shined in his debut with the Breakers, scoring 34 points against theSouth Dragons . Powell was arguably the team's best player throughout the 06-07 season, leading the competition in points scored, averaging a massive 28.3 ppg. He was also top 10 in the league in steals, and won the 06-07 slam-dunk competition at the NBL All-Star game.Carlos played for the
Golden State Warriors in the NBA Summer League in 2007. After failing to arrange a contract, he was signed by the Ukranian teamAzovmash Mariupol .On
November 1st ,2007 Carlos was selected 2nd overall in the draft by theDakota Wizards of theNBA D-League [http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3555030] . Powell is averaging 22 ppg, 6.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.4 steals.External links
* [http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/powell_carlos00.html Player profile]
* [http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/default.aspx?s=playerprofile&id=537 Breakers player profile]
* [http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3555030 NBA D-League Draft 2007]
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