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Darren Fells 03/20/2010 Date of Birth 04/22/1986 (dd-mm-yy) Euro Non Positions 4/5 Place of Birth Anaheim, California Videotape Yes Height (cm) 202 ( = 6- 7 1/2 ft ) Country of Birth United States Weight (kg) 116 ( = 255 lbs ) Nationality USA University UC Irvine 2008 NBA draft One of the hidden jewels of college basketball, Darren Fells had a prolific career at UC Irvine, leaving the school as the Anteater's 3rd leading career rebounder and fifth in career scoring. Fells is a physical specimen, a 6'7, 255-pound power forward/center, who plays big inside the paint and plays much taller, due to his strength and technique. Has no trouble scoring inside or stepping out, facing up and knocking down the jumper. The lefty, who had a tryout in June, 2008 with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL-American Football), puts the "power" into the power forward. He is rather nimble for a big man, which explains why he was viewed as a tight end prospect by the Vikings (his older brother is currently a NFL veteran tight end). Darren is what they call a "hard hat" player, someone who shows up to work every day and outworks his competition. The lefty has excellent footwork, which complements his big, soft hands. Has an excellent body to bang on the block, all muscle without any excess weight. An intelligent player, who plays with poise and has had no trouble guarding 7-footers (he had 19 in his matchup this season against Texas A&M's 7'0, 255-pound DeAndre Jordan, who some project to be a lottery pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Jordan had 12 points in their encounter). Has the upside to play at the highest levels of European play. Season Team League G mpg ppg rpg ast st to bs FG% FT% 3P% 09/10 PP/Leuven Bears   BEL 1 9 32 10.7 5.0 1.0 1.0 2.1 0.0 49.0 70.4 56.3 08/09 Spotter/Leuven   BEL 1 33 28 9.6 4.9 1.5 1.2 2.1 0.2 52.0 82.5 36.7 07/08 Cal Irvine   NCAA 1 32 32 14.4 7.2 2.1 1.6 1.8 0.5 56.7 74.2 61.5