Courtney Fortson

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Courtney Fortson
File:Courtney Fortson.jpg
Fortson with Avtodor Saratov in 2013
Free agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1988-05-23) May 23, 1988 (age 38)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeArkansas (2008–2010)
NBA draft2010: undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2011Steaua Turabo Bucuresti
2011Reno Bighorns
2011–2012Los Angeles D-Fenders
2012Los Angeles Clippers
2012Houston Rockets
2012→Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2012–2013Los Angeles D-Fenders
2013–2014Trotamundos
2013Caneros de La Romana
2013–2015Avtodor Saratov
2015–2016Banvit
2016–2019Zhejiang Lions
2019–2020Sichuan Blue Whales
2022–2023Spójnia Stargard
2023Kauhajoki Karhu
2024Denain Voltaire
2024Changsha Wantian Yongsheng
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Courtney Fortson (born May 23, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Changsha Wantian Yongsheng of the National Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

High school

[edit | edit source]

Fortson attended Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama, where he was named Mr. Basketball by the Alabama Sports Writers Association in 2007.[1]

College career

[edit | edit source]

He played his college basketball at the University of Arkansas as a guard,[2][3] and recorded the school's second-ever triple double (20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds) in a December 2008 win over North Carolina Central University.[4]

Professional career

[edit | edit source]

After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Fortson signed with Steaua Turabo Bucuresti of Romania but later left in January 2011. In March 2011, he joined the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.

In November 2011, Fortson was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. But on December 8, 2011, he was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he was later waived before the start of the 2011–12 season and re-joined the D-Fenders. Not long after being waived by the Clippers, he was called up on January 16, 2012, on a ten-day contract.[5] However, he was waived by the team on January 27, 2012, after playing four games.[6][7] Fortson signed a ten-day contract with the Houston Rockets later that season, and was eventually signed by the Rockets for the remainder of the season.[8][9][10] In September 2012, he was waived by the Rockets.[11] Fortson, again, signed with the Los Angeles Clippers for training camp on September 29, 2012, but on October 7, 2012, he and Chris Johnson were waived by the Clippers.[12] Later that month, he joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders. On February 4, 2013, Fortson was named to the Futures All-Star roster for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game.[13]

In September 2013, he signed with Avtodor Saratov of Russia for the 2013–14 season.[14] On June 3, 2014, he signed with Trotamundos de Carabobo for the rest of the 2014 LPB season.[15] On July 5, 2014, he returned to Avtodor Saratov, signing for one more season.[16] On February 18, 2015, Fortson scored a triple double in a EuroChallenge-game against Güssing Knights; he recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists and was named Weekly MVP.[17]

On July 11, 2015, Fortson signed with the Turkish club Banvit.[18] On March 9, 2016, he parted ways with Banvit after averaging 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game in BSL.[19]

In July 2016, Forston signed with Chinese club Zhejiang Lions for the 2016–17 CBA season.[20]

On January 4, 2017, Fortson recorded a triple-double after posting 22 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 20 assists in a 117–130 loss to the Shandong Golden Stars.[21]

Fortson was named the CBA MVP for the 2017–18 season, after he averaged 31.1 points, 12 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game while leading Zhejiang to the first seed in the CBA.[22]

On July 26, 2021, Fortson signed with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[23]

On October 26, 2022, Fortson signed with Spójnia Stargard of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[24]

On October 5, 2023, Fortson signed with Kauhajoki Karhu of the Korisliiga.[25] On December 26, 2023, he left Kauhajoki Karhu.[26]

On February 21, 2024, Fortson joined Denain Voltaire Basket of the LNB Pro B.[27]

On May 23, 2024, Fortson joined Changsha Wantian Yongsheng of the National Basketball League.[28]

On December 26, 2024, Fortson signed with the Homenetmen Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League.[29]

Career statistics

[edit | edit source]
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
2010–11 CSA Steaua Bucuresti Liga Nationala 5 23.0 .378 .333 .875 3.6 3.2 .6 .0 9.2
2011–12 LA Clippers/Houston Rockets NBA 10 9.5 .344 .231 .667 1.5 1.0 .3 .0 3.5
2011–12 LA D-Fenders/Rio Grande NBA D-League 31 34.6 .471 .396 .796 4.5 6.2 2.1 .1 17.2
2012–13 Los Angeles D-Fenders NBA D-League 46 38.4 .398 .355 .766 5.0 7.1 2.0 .1 17.8
2014–15 BC Avtodor Saratov FIBA Europe Cup 13 38.2 .444 .460 .735 6.0 9.8 1.9 .2 17.2
2015–16 Bandırma B.İ.K. Turkish League 20 34.6 .394 .384 .852 4.4 6.5 1.2 .1 16.3
2016–17 Zhejiang Lions CBA 42 40.1 .421 .335 .844 7.4 8.5 2.6 .1 29.0
2017–18 Zhejiang Lions CBA 50 40.2 .458 .331 .817 7.6 11.0 2.6 .2 30.7
2018–19 Zhejiang Lions CBA 48 40.2 .411 .286 .711 7.5 11.0 2.4 .2 23.9
2019–20 Sichuan Blue Whales CBA 30 35.8 .454 .330 .770 6.3 7.3 1.5 .0 27.4
Career All Leagues 295 37.1 .430 .336 .786 6.1 8.3 2.1 .1 22.7

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Open access icon
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Open access icon
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Open access icon
  4. ^ "Fortson nets triple-double as Arkansas races past N.C. Central". USA Today. December 11, 2008. Retrieved on January 24, 2012.
  5. ^ "Former Bighorn Fortson signs with Clippers". Reno Gazette Journal. January 16, 2012. Retrieved on January 24, 2012.
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ "Clippers waive Courtney Fortson". ESPN. January 27, 2012. Retrieved on January 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Open access icon
  10. ^ Rockets summary: Forston signed for rest of season
  11. ^ Rockets Add Fogg and McCamey
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ 2013 NBA Development League All-Star Game Rosters Announced Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ Fortson Is Last 16 Week 5 Top Performer
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  20. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  21. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  22. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).[permanent dead link]
  23. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  24. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  25. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  26. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  27. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  28. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  29. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Courtney_Fortson&oldid=4684126"