Earv Opong
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Listed weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Columbus High School (Bronx) |
| College | Sullivan Community College |
| Position | Point guard |
Earvin "Earv" Opong is an American basketball player. He is listed at 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) and 155 lbs.[1] He is primarily a point guard.
College
He initially played high school ball at Columbus High School (Bronx),[2] where he led them to an 11–1 start in the PSAL League.[3] Opong played basketball at Sullivan Community College.[4] He later played 2 years at SUNY Albany.[5]
Professional
Opong is known for his diminutive size.[6] This though has not stopped him from playing well in places such as the Rucker Park as a street baller.[6] He earned the nickname "I'll be right back",[7] where he would drive past an opponent and come back to where he started.[6] He played several years at the park.[8] While there he led his team to a title in the Entertainers Basketball Classic[2] and he ran circles around NBA starter Rafer Alston.[9] He was named to ESPN's Elite 24 basketball legends.[10]
References
- ↑ "Earv Opong".
- 1 2 Herald-Record, Justin Rodriguez,The Times. "SCCC's Opong standing tall".
- ↑ "GUTTIEREZ DELIVERS FOR LEHMAN".
- ↑ "Earv Opong - Albany Great Danes - College Basketball - Rivals.com".
- ↑ "Earv Opong".
- 1 2 3 "When Heroes Return". The New York Times. 22 August 2010.
- ↑ Mallozzi, Vincent M. (17 June 2003). "Asphalt Gods: An Oral History of the Rucker Tournament". Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group – via Google Books.
- ↑ Dortch, Chris (1 October 2002). "Blue Ribbon College Basketball Forecast". Potomac Books, Incorporated – via Google Books.
- ↑ Group, Vibe Media (1 August 2001). "Vibe". Vibe Media Group – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Elite 24: NYC legends".