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Derek Ryan Needham is a professional basketball player who was born on October 20, 1990, in Dolton, Illinois, and grew up to be 5 ft 10 inches to 5 ft 11 inches tall. Needham played college basketball for Fairfield University in Connecticut from 2010 to 2013, where he set several records and earned numerous accolades. Since then, he has played for various basketball clubs around the world, including in Lithuania, Ukraine, Italy, Germany, and Turkey, and has represented Montenegro in international competitions. Needham has achieved notable successes, such as leading BC Khimik to an undefeated season and the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague championship in the 2014-2015 season.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Derek Ryan Needham |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1990 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 82 kg (180.4 lbs) |
| Position | Point Guard |
| College | Fairfield University |
| College Career Highlights | - CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-America team in 2010 - All-MAAC for four straight years (2010-2013) - Third on the all-time scoring list at Fairfield with 1,875 points and 535 assists - Set a record for three-pointers in a season with 74 in his senior year |
| Professional Career Highlights | - Led BC Khimik to a perfect 36–0 season and the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague championship in 2014-2015 - Named the most valuable player of the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague championship in 2014-2015 - Played for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig in the Basketball Bundesliga in 2015-2016 - Played for Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Lega Basket Serie A in 2015-2016 - Signed with Montenegrin club Mornar in 2017 - Named to EuroBasket.com's FIBA All-Imports team in 2017-2018 - Signed with Frutti Extra Bursaspor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi in 2021 |
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Derek Needham's college basketball career
Derek Ryan Needham is an American-born, naturalized Montenegrin basketball player. Standing at 5 ft 11 inches tall, he plays the point guard position.
Needham played college basketball for Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, from 2010 to 2013. During his freshman season with the Fairfield Stags, Needham earned MAAC Rookie of the Year after receiving 10 Rookie of the Week awards—a league record at the time. He also set freshman records with 543 points and 172 assists. In his senior year, he set a new record for three-pointers in a season, with 74. Over his college basketball career, Needham was named to the CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-America team in 2010 and was All-MAAC for four straight years between 2010 and 2013. He is third on the all-time scoring list at Fairfield, with 1,875 points and 535 assists.
During his senior season in 2009, Needham attended the De La Salle Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and helped the Meteors basketball team reach the Class 4A sectional final. He earned All-Chicago Catholic League and All-State second team honors, and received the George Eastman Young Leaders Award. He was also named to the Chicago Catholic League All-Academic team.
Following his college career, Needham played for BC Šiauliai in the Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League during the 2013–2014 season. During the 2014–2015 season, he played for BC Khimik in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, leading the team to a perfect 36–0 season and the league championship. He was named the most valuable player of the championship. Needham then played for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig in the Basketball Bundesliga during the 2015–2016 season before joining Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Lega Basket Serie A. In July 2017, Needham signed with Montenegrin club Mornar, leading them to the quarterfinals of the 2017–18 FIBA Europe Cup Play-offs. He has since played for Frutti Extra Bursaspor and Beşiktaş of the Basketbol Süper Ligi.
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Needham's time at BC Khimik
Derek Ryan Needham, an American-born Montenegrin professional basketball player, played for BC Khimik during the 2014–2015 season. This was the first season that Khimik won the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague championship, achieving a perfect 36–0 season. Needham was named the championship's most valuable player.
BC Khimik, also known as Khimik Yuzhne, is a Ukrainian professional basketball club based in Pivdenne. The club was founded in 2001 and plays in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. In their first season, they finished fourth in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague.
Needham joined Khimik after playing for BC Šiauliai in the Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League during the 2013–2014 season. Before that, he played college basketball for Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, from 2010 to 2013, where he had a successful career. He earned MAAC Rookie of the Year and was named to the CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-America team. Needham is third on the all-time scoring list at Fairfield, with 1,875 points and 535 assists.
After his time at BC Khimik, Needham went on to play for several other teams. During the 2015–2016 season, he played for Basketball Löwen Braunschweig in the Basketball Bundesliga and then joined Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Lega Basket Serie A. In 2017, he signed with Montenegrin club Mornar, and after the 2017–2018 season, he was named to the FIBA All-Imports team by EuroBasket.com. Needham has also represented the senior Montenegrin national basketball team in international competitions since 2017.
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The 2017-18 season with Mornar
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Needham High varsity boys basketball team
The Needham High varsity boys basketball team, also known as the Rockets, underwent a significant transition, losing seven seniors, including three starters, in 2015. Head coach Paul Liner emphasised the importance of teamwork and a new read-and-react offensive strategy for the upcoming season. The Rockets started the season with a strong 56-48 win over Brookline, thanks to senior captain Alex Dorion's impressive 18 points.
The team focused on the little things and emphasised the "we over me" mentality, which was well-received by the new senior captains. Coach Liner also highlighted the importance of taking advantage of their strong guards by playing an up-tempo style and creating driving lanes. The Rockets had a busy schedule, playing 21 games, including tournaments and facing strong opponents like Newton South and Wellesley.
Dorian, one of the senior captains, along with point guard Andrew Bronstein, played a crucial role in the team's new identity. Bronstein, a three-year varsity player, was trusted by Coach Liner to lead the new style of attack. The team's dedication to playing in offseason leagues and their willingness to learn a new offense contributed to their early success.
The Needham High varsity boys basketball team's focus on teamwork, leadership, and adapting to new strategies showcased their determination to succeed in the face of changes in their roster. Their strong start to the season and emphasis on continuous improvement set a positive tone for their campaign.
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Derek Needham's career-high games
Derek Ryan Needham is an American-born, Montenegrin professional basketball player. He stands at 5 ft 11 inches and plays the point guard position.
Needham played college basketball for Fairfield University in Connecticut from 2010 to 2013. During his freshman season, he earned MAAC Rookie of the Year and was named to the CollegeInsider.com Freshman All-America team. He was also named to the All-MAAC team for four straight years. During his senior year, he set a new record for three-pointers in a season with 74.
Needham has had a successful professional career, playing for various teams in Europe and representing the senior Montenegrin national basketball team in international competitions since 2017.
- Points: On December 30, 2017, Needham scored 36 points for Mornar-Barsko in an Adriatic - Liga ABA game against Mega Bemax. He also had 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal, shooting 59.1% from the field.
- Rebounds: On March 20, 2015, Needham grabbed 8 rebounds for Khimik Yuzhny in a Ukrainian Superleague game against MBC Mykolaiv. He also contributed 8 points, 9 assists, and 2 steals in a dominant performance.
- Assists: On December 13, 2009, while still in college, Needham dished out a career-high number of assists in an NCAA game.
- Steals: On September 3, 2016, Needham recorded 8 steals in a Eurobasket Qualifying Rounds game for Montenegro against Albania. He also added 5 points and 6 assists in a winning effort.
- Blocks: On February 26, 2021, Needham had a career-high 5 blocks for Mornar-Barsko in an Adriatic - Liga ABA game against Krka Novo Mesto. He also contributed 7 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist.
- Efficiency: On March 6, 2022, Needham achieved a career-high efficiency rating of 33 in a Turkey - BSL game for Bursaspor against Tofas Bursa.
Needham has had a notable career, with many impressive performances and accolades to his name.
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Frequently asked questions
Dorian Needham is a senior captain of the Needham High varsity boys' basketball team, the Rockets.
Derek Ryan Needham is an American-born, naturalized Montenegrin professional basketball player. He is a point guard who stands at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) and weighs 82 kg (180.4 lbs).
Derek Needham played college basketball for Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, from 2010 to 2013.
Derek Needham has played for several basketball teams, including:
- Fairfield University/Fairfield Stags (college basketball)
- BC Šiauliai (Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League)
- BC Khimik (Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague)
- Basketball Löwen Braunschweig (Basketball Bundesliga)
- Pallacanestro Reggiana (Lega Basket Serie A)
- Mornar (Montenegrin club)
- Frutti Extra Bursaspor (Basketball Süper Ligi)
- Beşiktaş Emlakjet (Basketball Süper Ligi)
