C. J. Aiken

C. J. Aiken
No. 1 – Chun Yu
PositionPower forward
LeagueA1 Division Hong Kong
Personal information
Born (1990-09-27) September 27, 1990 (age 34)
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolPlymouth-Whitemarsh
(Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSaint Joseph's (2010–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013Erie BayHawks
2015–2016Wilki Morskie Szczecin
2017Bendigo Braves
2017Czarni Słupsk
2018Niagara River Lions
2018Columbian Dyip
2018–2019Tuři Svitavy
2019–2020PVSK Panthers
2022Taoyuan Pauian Archiland
2023Byblos Club
2023Al-Gharafa SC
2023–presentChun Yu[1][2]
Career highlights and awards
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
  • Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012)

Charles Justin "C. J." Aiken (born September 27, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Saint Joseph's University.

College career

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In his three-year college career at Saint Joseph's, Aiken played 98 games (82 starts) while averaging 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game.[3] Over his stint, he was one of the top shot-blockers in the NCAA as he earned Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2011–12.[4]

In April 2013, Aiken declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final year of college eligibility.[5]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Aiken joined the Sacramento Kings for the Las Vegas Summer League in July[6] and the team's mini-camp in September.[7]

On November 1, 2013, Aiken was selected by the Texas Legends with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. Three days later, he was traded to the Erie BayHawks in exchange for Terrel Harris.[8] He managed just six games for the BayHawks in 2013–14 as he averaged 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.[9]

On January 27, 2015, Aiken was reacquired by the BayHawks.[10] However, he was waived two days later before appearing in a game for them.[11]

On September 7, 2015, Aiken signed with Wilki Morskie Szczecin of the Polish Basketball League.[12][13]

In March 2017, Aiken signed with Bendigo Braves South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) club based in Bendigo, Victoria.[14] Aiken averaged 20.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.0 assist, and 1.6 blocks.[15] Aiken won the leagues defensive player of the year. He finished second in the league for rebounds per game with 12.4 per game as well as second overall for boards and third for defensive boards.[16]

In September 2017, Aiken signed with Czarni Słupsk a Polish basketball team, based in Słupsk, playing in Tauron Basket Liga.[17] He averaged 11.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks.[18]

In January 2018, Aiken signed with Niagara River Lions. A Canadian professional basketball team based in St. Catharines, Ontario, that competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[19]

In March 2018, Aiken signed with the Kia Picanto of the Philippine Basketball Association as their import for the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[20]

In October 2018, Aiken signed with Tuři Svitavy that plays in the top professional Czech basketball league, the NBL.[21]

In July 2019, Aiken signed with PVSK Panthers in the NB I/A..[22]

On July 7, 2020, Aiken signed with Hungarian club Kaposvári KK of the NB I/A.[23] On September 29, 2020, Aiken left the team due to injury.[24]

On January 8, 2022, Aiken signed with Taoyuan Pauian Archiland of the Taiwanese Super Basketball League.[25]

In February 2023, Aiken signed with Al Gharafa in Doha, Qatar of the Qatar Basketball Federation.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "2023年香港籃球聯賽男子甲一組球員名單 (12 Oct 2023)" (PDF). Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ "2024年香港籃球聯賽男子甲一組球員名單 (25 Oct 2024)" (PDF). Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ "C.J. Aiken Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "C.J. Aiken Bio". SJUHawks.com. 24 June 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "2013 Early Entry List". NBADraft.net. 27 April 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  6. ^ "Kings Hold Mini-Camp in Las Vegas Prior to NBA Summer League". NBA.com. July 3, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  7. ^ Miley, Garrett (August 7, 2013). "C.J. AIKEN WORKING ON CONSISTENCY". cityofbasketballlove.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "Legends Complete Three Trades, Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 4, 2013. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "CJ Aiken D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ "BayHawks Acquire Aiken, Waive McLaughlin". OurSportsCentral.com. January 27, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  11. ^ Dudley, John (28 January 2015). "BayHawks open road trip in Oklahoma City". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  12. ^ King Wilki Morskie adds CJ Aiken
  13. ^ "CJ Aiken w King Wilkach Morskich!". King Wilki Morskie Szczecin. 7 September 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  14. ^ Iles, Kiera (20 Mar 2017). "Bendigo Braves sign former NBA Development League player C. J. Aiken as their new import". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Charles Aiken - Player Statistics". SportsTG. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  16. ^ ILES, KIERAN (2017-08-07). "Bibby and Aiken win SEABL honours". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  17. ^ "Amerykanin C.J. Aiken graczem Czarnych Słupsk". Głos Pomorza. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Aiken leaves Czarni". Eurobasket.com. 30 November 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  19. ^ "River Lions land C.J. Aiken, ex Czarni". Eurobasket.com. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  20. ^ Ramos, Gerry (9 March 2018). "Jarrid Famous makes PBA comeback with Blackwater as KIA taps new import CJ Aiken".
  21. ^ "206 cm vysoký C.J. Aiken se stal novým Turem". Tuři Svitavy. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  22. ^ "C.J. Aiken (ex Svitavy) joins PVSK-Veolia". Eurobasket.com. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  23. ^ "Kaposvari inks C.J. Aiken - eurobasket". Eurobasket. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  24. ^ "Megváltunk C.J. Aikentől". Kometa Kaposvári Kosárlabda Klub. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  25. ^ Obradovic, Igor (January 8, 2022). "C.J. Aiken (ex Kaposvari) agreed terms with Pauian". Eurobasket. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  26. ^ "Qatar Basketball Federation".
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