Nationality American Role Basketball Player Date joined 2008 Name Alex Legion Position Guard | Listed weight 200 lb (91 kg) Weight 91 kg Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Height 1.96 m | |
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Education University of Kentucky, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Oak Hill Academy | ||
Alex legion highlights
Alex Legion (born November 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for Fortitudo Bologna of the Italian Serie A2.
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- Alex legion highlights
- ALEX LEGION ARKADIKOS 15 16 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
- College career
- Professional career
- References
ALEX LEGION (ARKADIKOS) - '15-16 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
College career
He signed out of high school with the University of Michigan, but withdrew his commitment when Wolverine head coach Tommy Amaker was fired. He then enrolled at the University of Kentucky but transferred to the University of Illinois during his first college semester. Legion enrolled for the second semester, making him eligible to play after the conclusion of the fall semester of 2008. He played his sophomore year and half of his junior year with the Illinois, but after averaging only 2.7 points in 10 minutes per game at the beginning of the 2009 season, he decided not to return to the team after winter break. Legion then transferred to Florida International University, to be coached by Isiah Thomas. In February 2011, Legion was dismissed from Florida International University for a violation of team rules.
Professional career
After one year workout he signed with PVSK Panthers of Hungary for the 2012–13 season.
In September, 2013, he signed with Roseto Sharks of Italy for the 2013–14 season. In May 2014, he joined Sagesse Beirut of Lebanon for one game. In July 2014, he returned to Italy and signed with Veroli Basket. On December 4, 2014 he left Veroli and signed with Pallacanestro Trapani for the rest of the season.
On July 18, 2015, Legion signed with Al Jaysh Doha of the Qatari Basketball League. On January 26, 2016, he signed with Arkadikos of Greece for the rest of the 2015–16 Greek Basket League season.
On July 29, 2016, Legion signed with Viola Reggio Calabria of Italy for the 2016–17 season. On January 23, 2017, he left Reggio Calabria and signed with Fortitudo Bologna for the rest of the season. On June 20, 2017, he re-signed with Fortitudo for one more season.