Thomas Smallwood (basketball)
Thomas Max Smallwood (born 30 March 1995) is a French professional basketball player for Union Tours Basket Metropole of the Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1). Standing at 213 cm (7 ft 0 in), he plays as center.
Smallwood (top) in November 2018 | |
Union Tours Basket Metropole | |
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Position | Center |
League | Nationale Masculine 1 |
Personal information | |
Born | Roanne, France | 30 March 1995
Nationality | French |
Listed height | 213 cm (7 ft 0 in) |
Listed weight | 109 kg (240 lb) |
Career information | |
College | UAB (2015–2018) Chattanooga (2018–2019) |
NBA draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2019–present |
Career history | |
2019–2020 | ESSM Le Portel |
2020 | Aris Leeuwarden |
2020–present | Tours |
College career
As a freshman, Smallwood averaged 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. Following his junior season, he transferred to Chattanooga, becoming the program's first graduate transfer.[1] Smallwood averaged six points per game.[2]
Professional career
Smallwood started his professional career with ESSM Le Portel in his native France.[2]
In August 2020, Smallwood signed a one-year contract with Aris Leeuwarden of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).[3] He played one game with Aris before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He left Aris to sign with Union Tours Basket Metropole in France.[4]
References
- Henley, Gene (August 21, 2018). "UTC 7-footer Thomas Smallwood hopes to stand out in games as well". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- "Basket : comment Thomas Smallwood a atterri au Portel". La Voix des Sport. 5 September 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "Aris Leeuwarden versterkt zich met Thomas Smallwood" (in Dutch). Arisleeuwarden.nl. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- "SMALLWOOD VERTREKT BIJ ARIS" (in Dutch). Dutch Basketball League. Retrieved December 5, 2020.