Darren Fenn

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Darren Fenn
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Fenn in 2013
Personal information
Born (1980-02-17) February 17, 1980 (age 44)
Tonawanda, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
High school Canisius High School
College Canisius College (1997–2001)
Playing career2001–2014
Position Center
Number24
Career highlights and awards

Darren Fenn (born February 17, 1980), is an American former professional basketball player and current owner of the Buffalo eXtreme. He also owns and operates the XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca.

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Early life

Fenn was born in Tonawanda, New York. He played basketball at Canisius High School, where he was named Western New York Player of the Year in 1997. [1] He later played college basketball for Canisius College, where he was team captain for their 2001–01 season and led his squad to the 2001 MAAC men's basketball tournament championship game. [2]

Playing career

After turning professional, Fenn played internationally with Limoges CSP (2001–2002), PBC Ural Great Perm (2004), KK Bosna (2004–2005), KB Trepça (2005), Eisbären Bremerhaven (2005–2006), Bamberg Baskets (2006–2008), Artland Dragons (2008–2012), Hitachi SunRockers (2012–2013), JDA Dijon Basket (2013), BC SCM Timișoara (2014) and s.Oliver Baskets (2014). [3] [4]

He won the 2004 Russian Basketball Cup with PBC Ural Great Perm, and the 2005 Basketball Cup of Bosnia and Herzegovina with KK Bosna. [5] Fenn was honored as All-BBL following the 2006–07 season where he won the German Championship with the Bamberg Baskets, and was named MVP of the 2009 BBL All-Star Game. [6]

Coaching career

Fenn founded WNY Premier Basketball Training in 2015. [7] He was head coach of Nichols School for their 2016–17 season, but left to run basketball operations at St. Mary's High School after they offered space for his business. [8] Fenn renamed his business to XGen Elite, and the company relocated to XGen Elite Sports Complex in West Seneca. [9] Jordan Nwora of the National Basketball Association was trained by Fenn at the facility. [10]

He founded the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association in 2023, which plays within his XGen Elite Sports Complex. [11]

Personal life

Fenn is married to Kimberly Cross and they have three children. [12] His daughter Sydney has committed to playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. [13]

He was inducted into the Canisius High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. [1] [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Darren Fenn (2012)". Canisius University Athletics. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Darren Fenn, Basketball Player". Proballers. February 17, 1980. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Darren Fenn- Spielerprofil". 2basketballbundesliga.de. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Toth, Gabriel (January 3, 2014). "BC Timișoara transferă un pivot campion în Bosnia și Germania! Darren Fenn e de astăzi "leu"". Druckeria. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ "IMAGO". IMAGO. (in German). Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ Newspapers, Bee Group (October 21, 2015). "Fenn brings pro experience to WNY Premier Basketball Training". Amherst Bee -. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ Rodriguez, Miguel (May 1, 2017). "Fenn steps down at Nichols, moves into new role at St. Mary's". Buffalo News. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ Sullivan, Jerry (November 24, 2020). "Fenn passes on a world of hoop knowledge at XGen". News 4 Buffalo. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ Rodriguez, Miguel (November 18, 2020). "Park School product Jordan Nwora hopes to hear his name during NBA Draft". Buffalo News. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Buffalo Extreme Home Opener". Buffalo Rising. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  12. ↑ "About Darren Fenn". WNY Premier Basketball TrainingWNY Premier Basketball Training. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ Bronstein, Jonah (November 3, 2023). "Darren Fenn's eXtreme Buffalo basketball venture: 'We don't want to be a flash in the pan'". News 4 Buffalo. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
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