Tim Abromaitis
 Abromaitis in an official photo for Strasbourg IG in 2013 | |
| No. 21 – Strasbourg IG | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League |
French League Eurocup |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
September 17, 1989 Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Farmington (Farmington, Connecticut) |
| College | Notre Dame (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Pro playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne |
| 2013–present | Strasbourg IG |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Timothy James "Tim" Abromaitis (born September 17, 1989) is an American basketball player, currently with Strasbourg IG in France. He played college basketball at Notre Dame. Abromaitis surname is of Lithuanian origin, gained from his grandfather, who emigrated to United States.
College career
Abromaitis, a 6'8" forward born in Waterbury, Connecticut, chose Notre Dame and enrolled in 2007. He played sparingly as a freshman in 2007–08, then sat out his sophomore year to develop.[1] In 2009–10, Abromaitis became a starter and averaged 16.1 points per game. The following season Abromaitis teamed with Ben Hansbrough to lead the Irish to a 27–7 record and a #2 seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Abromaitis averaged 15.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game on the season.
Abromaitis was poised for a strong senior year, but it was cut short after two games as he tore his anterior cruciate ligament on November 25, 2011. Following the season, Notre Dame petitioned the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility, but the waiver request was denied.[2]
In addition to his on-court play, Abromaitis was known for his success as a student-athlete. He was twice named a first team Academic All-American and was the first player to be named Big East Conference Scholar-athlete of the Year three times.[3] He completed his undergraduate finance degree in three years and was able to complete a Masters of Business Administration degree in his time at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.[4]
Professional career
After failing to receive a sixth year of college eligibility and going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Abromaitis signed with ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in France's top league.[5] He averaged 9.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. For the 2013–14 season he moved to Strasbourg IG, playing in LNB Pro A and Euroleague competition.[6]
International career
In 2011, Abromaitis represented the United States in the 2011 Summer Universiade in China. He averaged 6.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in 8 games as the team finished in fifth place with a 7-1 record.[7]
References
- ↑ Coyne, Tom (November 7, 2009). "Irish scorer breaks out". The News-Sentinel. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ Fortuna, Matt (May 1, 2012). "Tim Abromaitis not given 6th year". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Notre Dame's Tim Abromaitis Named American Eagle Outfitters BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year". Big East Conference. March 6, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Abromaitis profile". Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Abromaitis, nouvelle recrue de l’ASVEL". ASVEL Basket (in French). July 26, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "STRASBOURG brings in Abromaitis". Euroleague Basketball. August 8, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Twenty-sixth World University Games -- 2011 - Men". USA Basketball. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
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