Frank Hassell
Franklin Hassell (born October 9, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for Boulazac Basket Dordogne of the LNB Pro A. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), he plays as a power forward. In 2012–13, he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League.
No. 21 – Boulazac Basket Dordogne | |
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Position | Power forward / Center |
League | LNB Pro A |
Personal information | |
Born | Chesapeake, Virginia | October 9, 1988
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Indian River (Chesapeake, Virginia) |
College | Old Dominion (2007–2011) |
NBA draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2011–present |
Career history | |
2011 | Banvit |
2011–2012 | Canton Charge |
2012–2013 | Hapoel Holon |
2013–2014 | Varese |
2014–2015 | Bnei Herzliya |
2015–2016 | Boulazac Dordogne |
2016–2018 | Le Portel |
2018–2019 | Cholet |
2019–2020 | Le Portel |
2020–present | Boulazac Dordogne |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career
Hassell competed in college for Old Dominion. As a senior he averaged 15 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for a team that went 27-7. He was named to the All-CAA First Team. After graduation he played for different teams in Israel, Italy and Turkey.
In 2012–13, he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League.
In 2015-16, Hassell played for Boulazac Dordogne, where he led the league in scoring with 18.4 points per game, and was second in rebounding, at 10.1 per contest.[1]
In July 2018, Hassell competed in The Basketball Tournament for Monarch Nation, a team composed of Old Dominion alumni. The team lost to Overseas Elite in the second round.[2]
On August 2, 2018 he signed a one-year contract with Polish club Stelmet Zielona Góra.[3] However, he left the team in training camp. He signed with Cholet Basket on October 2, 2018.[4]
On July 6, 2019, Hassell returned to Le Portel.[5]
On January 15, 2020, he has signed with Boulazac Basket Dordogne of the LNB Pro A.[6]
The Basketball Tournament
Frank Hassell played for Team Monarch Nation in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. He averaged team-highs in points (12.5) and rebounds (10.5) per game and shot 83 percent from the free-throw line. Team Monarch Nation reached the second round before falling to eventual champions Overseas Elite.
References
- "Former ODU hoops star Frank Hassell making a name in Europe". The Virginian-Pilot. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- Brown, Mitch (July 15, 2018). "'Monarch Nation', ODU's alumni team, eliminated from The Basketball Tour". WTKR. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- "EUROBASKET NEWS". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- "Cholet announces Frank Hassell". Sportando. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- "Comment Le Portel a réussi à faire revenir Frank Hassell, l'idole du Chaudron". LA VDN. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- "Frank Hassell returns to Boulazac". Sportando. January 15, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.