Brad Oleson
Encyclopedia
Bradley Scott Oleson is an American-born
professional basketball
player. He is a 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall point guard
-shooting guard
. His hometown of North Pole, Alaska
celebrates "Brad Oleson Day" every year on April 24. He is currently under contract with Spanish League power Caja Laboral.
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
. He also set the conference record for the most Player of the Week Awards won with 9.
Even though Alaska Fairbanks had a record of 4-23 the season before Oleson arrived at the school. In the three seasons that Oleson played with Fairbanks, the school's record was 64-24.
of the USBL. He then moved to Rosalía de Castro
of the Spanish LEB League
. In 2008, he joined the Spanish ACB League club Fuenlabrada
. In 2009, he was supposed to play for Real Madrid
, but his rights were soon transferred to rivals Caja Laboral in exchange of Pablo Prigioni
and Sergi Vidal
. In October 2009, he acquired the Spanish nationality and was selected in the Spanish pre-squad for the 2010 FIBA World Championship
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He is a 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
-shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. His hometown of North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, Alaska
North Pole is a small city in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Fairbanks, Alaska metropolitan statistical area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population as of July 1, 2009 at 2,226. The name "North Pole" is often applied to the entire area covered...
celebrates "Brad Oleson Day" every year on April 24. He is currently under contract with Spanish League power Caja Laboral.
College career
Oleson played college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Alaska Nanooks
The Alaska Nanooks are the University of Alaska Fairbanks sports teams, derived from the Inupiaq "nanuq." The school colors are blue and gold. The Nanooks compete at the NCAA Division II level for all sports except men's ice hockey...
. He also set the conference record for the most Player of the Week Awards won with 9.
Even though Alaska Fairbanks had a record of 4-23 the season before Oleson arrived at the school. In the three seasons that Oleson played with Fairbanks, the school's record was 64-24.
Pro career
Oleson began his professional career in the year 2005 with the Dodge City LegendDodge City Legend
The Dodge City Legend was a professional basketball franchise in the United States Basketball League, a minor league that played in the spring. The Legend won three USBL titles, in 2000, its first season, 2003 and in 2005....
of the USBL. He then moved to Rosalía de Castro
CB Rosalía de Castro
Club Instituto Rosalía de Castro, more commonly referred to today by its sponsorship name of Beirasar Rosalía, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia and plays in the Pavillón Instituto Rosalia de Castro, in Liga EBA....
of the Spanish LEB League
Liga Española de Baloncesto
Liga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
. In 2008, he joined the Spanish ACB League club Fuenlabrada
Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, currently playing in the Liga ACB. The club was founded in 1981 as C.B. Fuenlabrada, and promoted to the Spanish Top Division in 1996...
. In 2009, he was supposed to play for Real Madrid
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1932 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto ....
, but his rights were soon transferred to rivals Caja Laboral in exchange of Pablo Prigioni
Pablo Prigioni
Pablo Prigioni is an Argentine professional basketball player. He plays at the point guard position, currently for Caja Laboral in Spanish Liga ACB. He is 1.92m in height.-Player profile:...
and Sergi Vidal
Sergi Vidal
Sergi Vidal Plana is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 2.02 m tall and 91 kg...
. In October 2009, he acquired the Spanish nationality and was selected in the Spanish pre-squad for the 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
.
Teams
- Peninsula Junior College: 2001-02
- Alaska NanooksAlaska NanooksThe Alaska Nanooks are the University of Alaska Fairbanks sports teams, derived from the Inupiaq "nanuq." The school colors are blue and gold. The Nanooks compete at the NCAA Division II level for all sports except men's ice hockey...
(NCAA Division II): 2002-05 - Dodge City LegendDodge City LegendThe Dodge City Legend was a professional basketball franchise in the United States Basketball League, a minor league that played in the spring. The Legend won three USBL titles, in 2000, its first season, 2003 and in 2005....
(USBL): 2005 - Rosalía de CastroCB Rosalía de CastroClub Instituto Rosalía de Castro, more commonly referred to today by its sponsorship name of Beirasar Rosalía, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia and plays in the Pavillón Instituto Rosalia de Castro, in Liga EBA....
(Spanish LEBLiga Española de BaloncestoLiga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
): 2005-08 - FuenlabradaBaloncesto FuenlabradaBaloncesto Fuenlabrada, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, currently playing in the Liga ACB. The club was founded in 1981 as C.B. Fuenlabrada, and promoted to the Spanish Top Division in 1996...
(Spanish ACB): 2008-09 - Real MadridReal Madrid BaloncestoReal Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1932 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto ....
(Spanish ACB): 2009 (played no games) - Caja Laboral (Spanish ACB): 2009–Present
Awards and accomplishments
- Top of The World Tournament: MVP (2003)
- 2x Great Northwest Athletic ConferenceGreat Northwest Athletic ConferenceThe Great Northwest Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference which has historically operated in the Northwestern United States, but also currently includes four schools in areas not usually considered part of that region—two in Alaska , one in eastern Montana The Great Northwest...
: StealsSteal (basketball)In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
Leader (2003, 2005) - 2x Great Northwest Athletic Conference: Scoring Leader (2004, 2005)
- 2x Great Northwest Athletic Conference: Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
- Great Northwest Athletic Conference: 3 Point ShotsThree-point field goalA three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
Made Leader (2005) - University of Alaska Fairbanks: All-Time Career Scoring Leader
- NCAA Division II All-American First Team (2005)
- USBL All-Rookie Team (2005)
- Won the USBL Championship (2005)
- Won the Spanish LEB2 ChampionshipLiga Española de BaloncestoLiga Española de Baloncesto is the second league of the Spanish basketball league system behind the ACB. It is run by the FEB. The Liga Española de Baloncesto is divided into two categories and they are sponsored by Adecco. The names of the two leagues are Adecco Oro and Adecco Plata.The LEB league...
(2007) - Won the ACB League2009–10 ACB seasonThe 2009–10 ACB season was the 27th season of the Liga ACB. The regular season began on Saturday, October 10, 2009, and ended on Sunday, May 16, 2010.-Team Standings:...
(2010)