Randal Falker

Randal Alan Falker[1] (born July 22, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for CSU Sibiu of the Romanian League. He is a 2.01 m (6'7") 115 kg (254 lb.)[2] power forward-center.

Randal Falker
CSU Sibiu
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueRomanian League
Personal information
Born (1985-07-22) July 22, 1985
St. Louis, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolGateway (St. Louis, Missouri)
CollegeSouthern Illinois (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008 / Undrafted
Playing career2008–present
Career history
2008–2012Cholet
2012–2013Beşiktaş
2013–2016Nancy
2016–2017AEK Athens
2017Steaua Bucharest
2017–2018Salta Basket
2018Steaua Bucharest
2018–presentSibiu
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Falker played high school basketball at Gateway. He was rated by Scout.com as a two-star prospect, the No. 3 power forward in the state of Missouri, and the No. 85 overall prospect nationally, in the class of 2003.[3]

College career

Falker played 3 seasons (2004–2007) in the NCAA college basketball championship, playing for Southern Illinois University's Salukis under coach Chris Lowery.[4] As a sophomore Falker's explosive rebounding and shot-blocking won him MVP honors at the Missouri Valley Conference. As a junior, the 6-foot-7-inch forward averaged 12.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for the Salukis. Falker led the league in blocked shots and helped SIU advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA basketball tournament.

Professional career

After not being drafted at the NBA's 2008 NBA draft, Falker decided to start his pro career in Europe, and signed in the summer of 2008 with Cholet Basket (French Pro A League), where he became a major player of the team, under head coach Erman Kunter, and one of the best rebounders of the league.[5] With Cholet, he also played in European-wide competitions, such as the EuroChallenge 2008–09 season, where his team reached the Final game, the EuroCup 2009–10 season, and the EuroLeague 2010–11 season. In 2010, he won the French Pro A League championship with Cholet.

On September 26, 2012, Falker signed with Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball Super League, for the 2012–13 season.[6]

On July 3, 2013, Falker signed a one-year contract with SLUC Nancy Basket of France.[7] In February 2014, he extended his contract until 2016.[8] At the end of the 2013–14 LNB Pro A season, he was named the league's best foreign player of the season.[9]

On October 10, 2016, Falker signed with Greek club AEK Athens.[10] On January 29, 2017, Falker signed with Steaua București of the Liga Națională.[11] On August 13, 2018, Falker joined CSU Sibiu of the Romanian League.[12]

References
  1. "Player Profile". FIBA.
  2. Randal Falker 201 cm Kilo 115 kg Pozisyon Pivot (5) (in Turkish).
  3. "Randal Falker, Southern Illinois F - Scout". scout.com. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  4. Southern Illinois Salukis profile.
  5. CHOLET re-signs forward Randal Falker. Archived 2011-02-15 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Besiktas adds Randal Falker". Sportando. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  7. "SLUC Nancy signs Randal Falker". Sportando.net. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  8. Randal Falker extends with Nancy until 2016.
  9. Capela, Falker, Diot and Dobbins win French Pro Awards.
  10. AEK waives Owens and signs Falker.
  11. Steaua Bucarest sign Randal Falker.
  12. "https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/romania/285530/randal-falker-signs-with-csu-sibiu.html". Sportando. Retrieved August 13, 2018. External link in |title= (help)
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