Eniel Polynice

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Eniel Polynice
No. 14Saint-Quentin
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League LNB Pro B
Personal information
Born (1988-05-18) May 18, 1988 (age 36)
Sarasota, Florida
NationalityAmerican / Haitian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Booker (Sarasota, Florida)
College
NBA draft 2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012 Los Angeles D-Fenders
2012–2013 Metros de Santiago
2013–2014Bohemios Montevideo
2013–2014 Juventud Sionista
2014–2015Bohemios Montevideo
2015 Atleticos de San German
2015–2016 Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera
2016 Cangrejeros de Santurce
2016–present Saint-Quentin

Eniel Polynice (born May 18, 1988) [1] is an American basketball player for Saint-Quentin of the LNB Pro B.

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Biography

Polynice was born in Sarasota, Florida. [2] He graduated from Ole Miss with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and an M.A. in Strategic Communications from Seton Hall. In addition to English, he is fluent in French, and Haitian Creole. He is the nephew of retired NBA veteran and former first round, eighth overall selection of the Chicago Bulls, Olden Polynice. [3] [4]

Professional

Polynice was a third round selection of the Los Angeles D-fenders in 2011 of the NBA Development League and became the team's only true rookie that year. As a guard he has a long wingspan, measured at 7 ft 2 in, which allows him to play the small forward position. Since his time in the D-League, he has played in multiple international leagues. [3] [5] [6]

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References

  1. ESPN: Eniel Polynice
  2. "Facts and Figures: 2011-2012 Los Angeles D-Fenders Media Guide (pg. 15)" (PDF). NBA.com . Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Dell, Chris, ed. (July 10, 2012). "Basketball: Pro career spans world for Eniel Polynice". Herald Tribune. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  4. Babiarz, Lou, ed. (November 3, 2011). "D-League draft: Wizards trade Major". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  5. Basketball Reference: Eniel Polynice D-League Stats
  6. Eric, ed. (January 30, 2015). "Eniel Polynice inks with San German". Court Side Newspaper. Retrieved November 26, 2015.