Russell Byrd (born March 4, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the St. John's Edge of the NBL Canada. He played college basketball for Michigan State.
St. Johns Edge | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | NBL Canada |
Personal information | |
Born | Fort Wayne, Indiana | March 4, 1992
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Blackhawk Christian School (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
College | Michigan State (2010–2014) |
NBA draft | 2015: undrafted |
Playing career | 2015–present |
Career history | |
2015–2016 | Fundación Lucentum |
2016–2017 | Moncton Magic |
2017–2018 | St. John's Edge |
2017–2018 | KW Titans |
2018–present | Island Storm |
College career
editOn May 21, 2014 Byrd announced he would transfer from Michigan State to Master's College in California.[1]
Professional career
editOn January 18, 2018 Byrd was traded to the St. John's Edge.[2]
On July 23, 2018, Byrd signed a two-year contract with the Island Storm. It was the first multi-year deal in franchise history.[3]
References
edit- ^ Dauster, Rob (May 21, 2014). "Russell Byrd transferring to NAIA The Master's College". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Edge acquires Russell Byrd, Trade Jarion Henry". NBL Canada. January 18, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Becker, Thomas (July 23, 2018). "Storm ink first-ever multiyear contract with guard Russell Byrd". Retrieved August 5, 2018.