Marcus Feagin

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Marcus Feagin
No. 14–Buffalo eXtreme
Position Forward
League ABA
Personal information
Born (1991-07-26) July 26, 1991 (age 32)
Niagara Falls, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
High school
College Monroe CC (2011–2012)
NBA draft 2013: undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015 Buffalo 716ers
2016 WNY Thundersnow
2016–2019 Chautauqua Hurricane
2021Chalchuapa United (LMB)
2022 Chautauqua Hurricane
2023Santa Ana BC (LMB)
2023 Jamestown Jackals
2023–present Buffalo eXtreme
Career highlights and awards
  • ABA All-Star (2024)
  • All-ABA First Team (2024)
  • PBL All-Star (2022)

Marcus Feagin (born July 26, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He played college basketball for Monroe Community College.

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Feagin is a renowned rebounder, having statistically led multiple teams and leagues.

History

High school career

Marcus Feagin was born in Niagara Falls, New York to Anthony Feagin and Shellie Thomas. [1]

He did not play organized basketball until his junior year at Niagara Falls High School. [2] During his senior year, Feagin led his team to a 19–2 record and the Section VI Class A finals. [2]

Among the numerous honors Feagin received following his senior campaign, they included Niagara Gazette Player of the Year, All-Western New York, All-League, and All-Centercourt. [1] [3] [4] [5]

Collegiate career

Feagin committed to playing at Monroe Community College in May 2011. [1]

In his single season with the Monroe Tribunes in 2011–12, Feagin averaged 6 rebounds per game and led the team. [6]

Professional career

The Buffalo 716ers of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) signed Feagin in September 2015. [7] After playing in preseason exhibitions for the team, he left to join the Western New York Thundersnow in January 2016. [8] He was then traded soon after to the Chautauqua Hurricane, where he finished the 2015–16 PBL season. [9]

After four seasons with the Hurricane, Feagin left the team in December 2019 to play in Mexico. [10]

Feagin played for Chalchuapa United of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto in 2021. [11]

He returned to the Chautauqua Hurricane for their final season in 2022, and was named to the 2022 PBL All-Star Team. [12]

Feagin played for Santa Ana BC of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto at the start of 2023, and then continued his year playing for the Jamestown Jackals in The Basketball League. [13]

He was signed by the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in October 2023. [14] Feagin hit a buzzer beater to win the team's inaugural game in November 2023. [15] For the 2023–24 season, he led both the team and league in all rebounding categories. [16] Feagin was recognized as an ABA All-Star and All-ABA First Team selection. [17] [18]

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