| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1982-10-05) October 5, 1982 (age 42) Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Thomas Worthington High School |
| College | Ohio State |
| NBA draft | 2006: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2006–2009 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 0 |
| Career history | |
| 2006—2007 | Indiana Alley Cats |
| 2007 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2007—2008 | WKS Slask Wroclaw |
| 2008 | Leuven Bears |
| 2008—2009 | Panthers Fürstenfeld |
| 2009 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
James "JJ" Sullinger, is a former American professional basketball player.
Playing career
College
Sullinger played college ball for Ohio State Buckeyes.
Professional
CBA
Sullinger first played for Indiana Alley Cats.
First PBA stint
He played as an import for Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, and brought the team into the 2007 Fiesta Conference finals, but lost to Alaska Aces in seven games. In the seventh game, Sullinger missed a three-point shot that can send the game into overtime.
Europe
He played for teams like WKS Slask Worclaw, Leuven Bears, and BSC Fürstenfeld Panthers.
Return to PBA
He returned to the Philippines, this time playing for Coca-Cola Tigers for the 2009 Fiesta Conference. In his time with the Tigers, he was fined P20,000 by Commissioner's Office due to a flagrant foul penalty two on then-Barako Bull player Jeff Chan.
References
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Sullinger to create stir in TnT debut". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- Henson, Joaquin M. "Imports to spice up next PBA conference". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- Henson, Joaquin M. "Another MVP celebration". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- "Aces, TnT and the Game Five 'curse'". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- "PBA Fiesta: Aces fluster Phone Pals to grab title". GMA News Online. 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- Bacnis, Justine (2024-06-18). "Bong Quinto fulfills childhood dream of being a PBA champion". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- "PBA spares Tigers import Sullinger, earns chance of facing former team". GMA News Online. 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10.