Darius Theus (born January 12, 1990) is an American former basketball player who currently is an assistant coach for VCU. He played collegiately for VCU. He played professionally in the Netherlands and Germany.

Darius Theus
Theus for VCU in 2010
Personal information
Born (1990-01-12) January 12, 1990 (age 34)
Portsmouth, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolI. C. Norcom (Portsmouth, Virginia)
CollegeVCU (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–2016
PositionPoint guard
Number10, 45
Career history
2013–2014Aris Leeuwarden
2015Rasta Vechta
2015–2016Nürnberg Falcons
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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In 2013, Theus signed his first pro contract with Aris Leeuwarden, a team in the Dutch Basketball League.[1] He led the DBL in scoring, steals and field goal percentage in the 2013–14 season. Theus got a place in the All-Defense Team of the DBL as well and was also named DBL Statistical Player of the Year.[2] Aris went into the Playoffs as the 7-seed and lost 2–0 to SPM Shoeters Den Bosch.

Coaching career

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He started as Director of Player Development with the Texas Longhorns on April 20, 2017.[3] He held the position for the 2017–18 season.[4]

Honours

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Aris Leeuwarden

References

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  1. ^ "Darius Theus new point guard Aris Leeuwarden". World Basketball News (in Dutch). July 23, 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Meeste seizoensprijzen naar GasTerra Flames". iBasketball (in Dutch). 2014-04-22. Archived from the original on 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
  3. ^ "Darius Theus - Men's Basketball Coach".
  4. ^ "2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster".
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