Eugene Phelps

Eugene Hasson Phelps^[1][2] (born January 23, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Toyama Grouses of the B2 League.

Eugene Phelps

No. 4 – Toyama Grouses
Position	Small forward / power forward
League	B.League
Personal information
Born	(1990-01-23) January 23, 1990 (age 34) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Woodland Christian (Woodland Hills, California)
College	Long Beach State (2009–2012)
NBA draft	2012: undrafted
Playing career	2012–present
Career history
2012–2013	Abejas de León
2013	Frayles de Guasave
2013–2014	Soles de Mexicali
2014	Capitanes de Arecibo
2014–2015	Fuerza Regia
2015	Capitanes de Arecibo
2015–2016	Fuerza Regia
2016	Brujos de Guayama
2016	Phoenix Fuel Masters
2016–2017	Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball
2017	Brujos de Guayama
2017	Phoenix Fuel Masters
2017-2018	Soles de Mexicali
2018	Phoenix Fuel Masters
2018–2019	Seoul Samsung Thunders
2019	Atléticos de San Germán
2019	Phoenix Fuel Masters
2019–2020	Ryukyu Golden Kings
2020–2024	Ehime Orange Vikings
2024–present	Toyama Grouses
Career highlights and awards
KBL All-Star (2019) Mexican League champion (2018) Mexican League Finals MVP (2018) 3× Mexican League All-Star (2014–2016) 3× Mexican League All-Imports Team (2014, 2016, 2018) 3× All-LNBP First Team (2014, 2016, 2018) Mexican League Import Player of the Year (2018) SBL All-Star (2017) SBL All-Star MVP (2017) SBL scoring champion (2017) SBL rebounding leader (2017) Second-team All-Big West (2012)

College career

Eugene Phelps attended Long Beach University for his college years. He became a part of the school's basketball team, the Long Beach State 49ers that fought in the NCAA. In his NCAA debut, Phelps recorded 8 points and 3 rebounds in just 17 minutes of playing time for the 49ers.^[3] On his third game, Phelps led the 49ers to an OT win over the visiting Weber State Wildcats. In that game, Phelps recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in 29 minutes of playing time.^[4] On February 6, 2009, Phelps almost recorded a double-double after he racked up 9 points and 9 rebounds in a 76-82 loss to the UC Davis Aggies.^[5]

In his freshman season, he led the 49ers to an overall record of 15-15.^[6] In the semifinals round, the 49ers were up against the Pacific Tigers. In the first half, the Tigers held a 3-point lead over the 49ers. However, the Tigers again outscored the 49ers in the second half, 36-34. And with that, the 49ers bowed down against the Tigers, 60-65. In that game, Phelps recorded 3 points and 4 rebounds in just 13 minutes of playing time.^[7]

He averaged 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 50% shooting from the field, in 30 games played in his freshman season.

Professional career

Phelps went undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft. And with that, he was motivated to continue his passion for a basketball career overseas.

Abejas de León (2012–2013)

Phelps signed with the Abejas de León of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional or LNBP in Mexico, for his first assignment of professional basketball.

In his first professional start, Phelps recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Abejas but in a losing effort to the Fuerza Regia. Three games later, he recorded a then career-high of 34 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 2 assists in a 106-84 win over the Gansos Salvajes UIC.

Phoenix Fuel Masters (2016-2019)

Phelps first played for the Phoenix Fuel Masters in 2016 in the PBA Governor's Cup. He scored 52 points in his debut, which was a win against the Globalport Batang Pier.^[8] His team made the playoffs,^[9] but lost in the quarterfinals against the TNT Katropa.^[10]

Phelps returned for the 2017 Commissioner's Cup.^[11] In a double-overtime win, he finished with 53 points and 21 rebounds.^[12] That would be his last for the tournament as he left for Mexico after that game.^[13] In the Governor's Cup, he only played four games where it was revealed he had a stress fracture, forcing him to miss the remainder of the conference.^[14]

In 2018, he was brought back to replace James White after White was placed on the injury list.^[15]

Phelps returned for the fourth time in the 2019 Governor's Cup,^[16] but after struggling with a 2-5 record, was replaced with Alonzo Gee.^[17]

Career statistics

International

Legend
GP	Games played	MPG	Minutes per game	FG%	Field goal percentage
3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage	RPG	Rebounds per game
APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game	BPG	Blocks per game
PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high		Led the league

Year	Team	League	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2012-13	Abejas de León	LNBP	43	31.5	.532	.264	.531	8.3	2.8	1.1	.5	21.6
2012-13	Frayles de Guasave	CIBACOPA	12	29.8	.520	.000	.671	8.8	1.8	.5	1.3	16.9
2013-14	Soles de Mexicali	LNBP	45	30.9	.491	.154	.556	10.3	2.2	.7	.7	17.2
2013-14	Capitanes de Arecibo	BSN	13	26.9	.505	.000	.542	9.6	1.2	.9	.5	9.7
2014-15	Fuerza Regia	LNBP	39	31.6	.563	.357	.570	9.9	1.9	.7	.4	21.2
2014-15	Capitanes de Arecibo	BSN	38	23.2	.556	.000	.497	7.9	1.2	.4	.5	11.7
2014-15	Fuerza Regia	Liga das Américas	3	31.3	.649	.000	.650	8.0	2.3	.3	.3	20.3
2015-16	Fuerza Regia	LNBP	43	31.8	.549	.031	.628	10.0	2.9	.7	.6	19.8
2015-16	Brujos de Guayama	BSN	24	29.5	.513	.250	.578	9.4	3.3	.7	.6	16.9
2015-16	Phoenix Fuel Masters	PBA	10	42.9	.508	.176	.729	19.5	3.8	.4	.8	36.4
2016-17	Phoenix Fuel Masters	PBA	5	35.7	.526	.333	.567	16.8	2.6	.0	2.2	31.8
2016-17	Brujos de Guayama	BSN	4	28.2	.527	.000	.697	10.8	1.3	.5	.5	20.3
2016-17	Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor	SBL	28	39.0	.488	.200	.636	16.3	2.3	1.2	1.2	29.3
2017-18	Soles de Mexicali	LNBP	54	30.8	.582	.188	.560	8.6	2.0	.7	.8	21.2
2017-18	Phoenix Fuel Masters	PBA	20	42.7	.483	.120	.547	18.5	4.4	.8	2.5	29.1
2017-18	Soles de Mexicali	Liga das Américas	1	28.0	.500	.000	.167	11.0	1.0	4.0	.0	9.0
2018-19	Seoul Samsung Thunders	KBL	37	34.3	.523	.222	.568	13.5	3.1	.6	1.6	26.2
2018-19	Atléticos de San Germán	BSN	25	31.8	.468	.000	.659	10.4	2.7	.5	1.2	17.0
Career		All Leagues	416	31.4	.530	.196	.578	10.4	2.5	.7	.8	20.1

Personal life

Eugene Phelps was born in Los Angeles, California. In his college life, he attended the Long Beach State University from 2009 until 2012. He graduated with the degree of communication studies.

References

1. "Eugene Hasson Phelps Stats". Retrieved July 20, 2019.
2. "Eugene Hasson Phelps, Born 01/23/1990 in California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
3. "BYU 75, Long Beach St. 65". ESPN.com. November 15, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2019.^{[dead link]}
4. "Long Beach St. 73, Weber State, 69". ESPN.com. November 23, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2019.^{[dead link]}
5. "UC Davis 82, Long Beach St. 76". ESPN.com. February 6, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2019.^{[dead link]}
6. "2008-09 Long Beach State 49ers Schedule and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
7. "Pacific 65, Long Beach St. 60". ESPN.com. March 14, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2019.^{[dead link]}
8. "Eugene Phelps scores 52 points in PBA debut, leads Phoenix past GlobalPort". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
9. "End of the road for Rain or Shine as Phoenix punches final ticket to PBA playoffs". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
10. "Eugene Phelps was convinced Phoenix will reach final, but now believes TNT will go all the way". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
11. "Eugene Phelps back to hold the fort as Phoenix negotiates with import of choice". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
12. "Eugene Phelps' 53-21 powers Phoenix past Blackwater in double overtime". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
13. "Explosive first game could be his last for Phoenix as Eugene Phelps set to play in Puerto Rico". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
14. "Vanguardia says stress fracture injury to Eugene Phelps doomed Phoenix: 'Lahat nun natapon'". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
15. "Phoenix activates Eugene Phelps in place of injured James White for game against Ginebra". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
16. "Import Eugene Phelps back to right the ship for Phoenix after Abueva ban". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
17. "Phoenix brings in former NBA player Alonzo Gee to replace Eugene Phelps". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2022.

External links

• RealGM profile