Nationality American Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg) Height 2.03 m | Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Position Power forward | |
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Parents Lynda Paul, Cliff Paul Sr. Siblings Brandon Paul, Cliff Paul Jr. Colleges Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball (2012–2013), Lamar State College–Port Arthur (2014–2015) Similar Brandon Paul, Leron Black, Kendrick Nunn, Jereme Richmond, Steve Hawkins | ||
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Darius Paul (born April 8, 1994) is an American former college basketball player who most recently played for the Lamar State–Port Arthur Seahawks. He also played college basketball for Western Michigan University and was a member of the University of Illinois basketball team, but never appeared in a game.
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- Darius paul s 6 8 size and versatility lead warren hs at pontiac tournament
- Darius paul to re sign w illinois
- High school career
- Freshman
- Redshirt sophomore
- Junior College
- College statistics
- Personal
- References
Darius paul to re sign w illinois
High school career
Paul played for Warren Township High School coached by Chuck Ramsey. As a high school senior, Paul was named a member of the 2012 Illinois All-State Team as selected by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, News-Gazette, and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Through his college recruitment, Paul received interest from Northwestern and Iowa and received scholarship offers from Bradley University, Detroit, IUPUI, Florida Gulf Coast, and Western Michigan. On November 25, 2011, Paul committed to play for Steve Hawkins at Western Michigan.
Freshman
Entering Western Michigan during the 2012–13 season, Paul quickly became a key contributor, as he started 33 of 35 games, averaging 10.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Paul also led all Mid-American Conference freshman in scoring and rebounding, recording five double-doubles throughout the season. He was named Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year at the conclusion of the season.
Redshirt sophomore
After announcing his decision to transfer from Western Michigan, Paul announced via Twitter on May 4, 2013 that he would play for John Groce at Illinois, following in the footsteps of his older brother Brandon Paul. Paul also had scholarship offers to Florida, Iowa State, Marquette, Miami (Fl.), Missouri, Nebraska, and Nevada.
Due to NCAA transfer rules, Paul was forced to sit out during the 2013–2014 season. During the season Paul only participated in practices and attended home games at the State Farm Center as an observer.
Junior College
Paul recorded the fifth triple-double in Lamar State College–Port Arthur Seahawks history in a win over Victoria College, posting a line of 21 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. During his junior college season, Paul was also named a top five junior college recruit by the Sporting News. On November 12, 2014, Paul signed his National Letter of Intent to return to Illinois during the 2015–16 season as a redshirt junior. For the 2014–15 season, Paul led the Seahawks in points per game and rebounds per game, averaging a double-double for the majority of the season.
College statistics
Updated January 19, 2016
Personal
Paul is the son of Cliff Sr. and Lynda Paul and he has two brothers, Cliff Jr. and former Fighting Illini basketball player Brandon Paul.
