Troy Bell

Troy Bell

Troy Delvon Bell (born November 10, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American professional basketball player formerly of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. He played at Boston College and finished as one of the greatest players in the program's history. For the 2007-2008 season, he is signed with the Angelico Biella team of Italian Serie A. [ [http://www.pallacanestrobiella.it/news_details.php?ID=1164 Troy Bell...numero due!] ]

Biography

High school

Before he made it to the NBA, he played high school ball at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota. He was a 4 year letter winner, and Mr. Basketball finalist in Minnesota.

College

Bell was an All-American at Boston College, winning a conference player of the year award, and sharing another with Troy Murphy. He ended his career breaking the record for most points scored in Boston College history with 2,632, breaking the record previously set by Dana Barros. He was named Big East Conference player of the year after both his sophomore and senior seasons, joining Troy Murphy, Richard Hamilton, Patrick Ewing, and Chris Mullin as the only players to win the award multiple times.

Big East Player of the Year

Bell was named Big East Player of the Year following the 2002-2003 season. He won the award over sensational Syracuse freshman Carmelo Anthony.

NBA

Bell was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft (Pick No. 16), but was traded on draft night to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Dahntay Jones for Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins. He has played in 6 games for the Grizzlies in 2003/04 season. On October 1, 2005, the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets signed Bell as a free agent but October 18 they announced that they had waived him. He had played a total of 10 minutes in the Hornets' first two preseason games.

NBDL

Bell was the 12th pick by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds in the first round of the 2006 NBDL draft.He was signed by the Austin Toros of the NBDL when Jay Williams was waived due to injury in late December '06.

Boxing

In 2006, Troy Bell took up boxing while working out for the NBA. [ [http://wcco.com/sports/local_story_180233635.html Former MN Hoops Star Trying Out Boxing] , June 29, 2006]

Europe

For the 2007-2008 season, he has signed with an Italian Serie A team Angelico Biella.

References

External links

* [http://www.sportsstats.com/jazzyj/greats/03/bell.htm College stats] @ sportsstats.com
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