Erwin Dudley
Encyclopedia
Erwin Lamond Dudley is a naturalized Turkish
professional basketball player, originally from the American
. He currently plays for Beşiktaş
. His Turkish name is Ersin Dağlı.
Dudley is a graduate of the University of Alabama
in Tuscaloosa
. While at the Capstone, he consistently made a name for himself. During his college basketball career, Dudley was named an All-American by the Associated Press, a consensus Southeastern Conference
2002 Player of the Year
and a unanimous All-SEC First Team pick.
Dudley led the Southeastern Conference
in rebounding for three consecutive seasons, becoming the first to do so since Shaquille O'Neal
. He also holds the University’s school record with 129 career starts and ranks seventh all-time in scoring (1,764 points) and fourth in rebounding (1,184). Dudley also recorded 43 double-doubles, giving him the nickname “E-double double”.
In 2004, Dudley started his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion
in Israel starting in 22 games, averaging 19.7 points and 11.6 rebounds. In 2005, he joined Türk Telekom B.K.
in Ankara
, Turkey
, where he averaged 17.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in 34 games. In 2006, Dudley re-signed with Türk Telekom B.K.
, where he averaged 16.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in the Turkish Basketball League and 21.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists in Fiba EuroCup.
After playing five seasons with Türk Telekom B.K.
, Dudley's contract came to an end. In June 2010, he signed with Efes Pilsen.
In summer of 2011, he signed with Beşiktaş
.
for three consecutive seasons, Dudley was eligible to apply for citizenship. On December 17, 2008, his citizenship became official. The 2009-2010 basketball season was his first playing as a Turkish citizen. Dudley currently maintains dual American and Turkish citizenship.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
professional basketball player, originally from the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He currently plays for Beşiktaş
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
. His Turkish name is Ersin Dağlı.
Dudley is a graduate of the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
. While at the Capstone, he consistently made a name for himself. During his college basketball career, Dudley was named an All-American by the Associated Press, a consensus Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
2002 Player of the Year
SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is an award given to the player who has proven himself, throughout the season, to be the most exceptional talent in the Southeastern Conference. The school with the most SEC Player of the Year award winners is Kentucky, with 13 total...
and a unanimous All-SEC First Team pick.
Dudley led the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
in rebounding for three consecutive seasons, becoming the first to do so since Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA...
. He also holds the University’s school record with 129 career starts and ranks seventh all-time in scoring (1,764 points) and fourth in rebounding (1,184). Dudley also recorded 43 double-doubles, giving him the nickname “E-double double”.
In 2004, Dudley started his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion
Maccabi Rishon LeZion
Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a sport club in Rishon LeZion, Israel.The professional teams associated with it include:*Maccabi Rishon LeZion *Maccabi Rishon LeZion *Maccabi Rishon LeZion...
in Israel starting in 22 games, averaging 19.7 points and 11.6 rebounds. In 2005, he joined Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, where he averaged 17.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in 34 games. In 2006, Dudley re-signed with Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
, where he averaged 16.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in the Turkish Basketball League and 21.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists in Fiba EuroCup.
After playing five seasons with Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
, Dudley's contract came to an end. In June 2010, he signed with Efes Pilsen.
In summer of 2011, he signed with Beşiktaş
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
.
Citizenship
Due to playing for Türk Telekom B.K.Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
for three consecutive seasons, Dudley was eligible to apply for citizenship. On December 17, 2008, his citizenship became official. The 2009-2010 basketball season was his first playing as a Turkish citizen. Dudley currently maintains dual American and Turkish citizenship.
Family
Dudley is the son of Patricia Dudley and Otis Hunter II. He is married to the former Tamara Croom and has a daughter, LaDaisha. In August of 2011, he and his wife welcomed twins.Fun Facts
- He is the cousin of actor Tony Cox, who stands at 3 ft 6 in (107 cm). Cox's credits include "Friday" and “Me, Myself and Irene”.
- Dudley's jobs growing up included picking okra and going to the stockyard to sell cows.
- Dudley's wife is the niece of Sylvester CroomSylvester CroomSylvester Croom, Jr. is the former football head coach at Mississippi State University and current running backs coach of the St. Louis Rams. He was the first African American head football coach in the Southeastern Conference...
, the first African-American head football coach in the Southeastern ConferenceSoutheastern ConferenceThe Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
.
- Dudley's brother, Jamaal Hunter, is currently the Mayor of their hometown, Uniontown, AL.
Achievements
- NIT Finalist -01
- All-SEC 2nd Team -01,03
- USA University National Team –01
- World University Games in Benjin (CHN) -01 (Bronze medal)
- SEC Western Division Champion -02
- SEC Tournament Finalist -02
- All-SEC 1st Team (unanimous) -02
- All-SEC Player of the Year (unanimous) -02
- NABC College All-Star Team -03
- Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Center of the Year -05
- Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League 1st Team -05
- Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Imports Team -05
- Turkish League All-Star Game -06,07
- Eurobasket.com Turkish League All-Imports Team -06,07
- Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League 1st Team -06,07
- FIBA EuroCup All-Star Game -07 (MVP)
- FIBA EuroCup Quarterfinals -07
- Turkish League Semifinals -07,08,09,11
- Turkish League Finals -08
- Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Center of the Year -07
- Turkish Cup Champion -08
- Turkish President Cup Winner -09,10
- Turkish League Regular Season Runner-Up -09