Peter Fehse
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Peter Fehse is a German
professional basketball
player who is currently coaching for BG Bitterfeld-Sandersdorf-Wolfen in German third league assisting former German national player Stephen Arigbabu
. He was drafted by the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics
with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft
, but has not played in the NBA.
Fehse, a 6'11" power forward
, began playing professionally for SV Halle in 2000. He played two seasons for the team before being drafted by the SuperSonics. He opted to remain in Europe, however, and went on to play for the Deutsche Bank Skyliners
in the 2002–03 and Mitteldeutscher BC
for the 2003–04 season, where he won the FIBA Europe Cup
. In 2004, he joined the New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig
for three seasons, but was unable to provide any impact due to injuries. In 2008 he joined the team of SG Braunschweig in the German second league to gain some playing experience. In the summer of 2009 he went back to Mitteldeutscher BC, but has not played in a game yet. Instead he is working as an assistant coach with the Under-19 team of Mitteldeutscher BC.
Fehse also has made appearances for the German national youth team
in the 2000 qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Championship
.
On December 22, 2009, Fehse's rights were traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder
(formerly the Seattle SuperSonics) to the Utah Jazz
for Eric Maynor
and the contract of injured forward Matt Harpring
. The trade was primarily a salary dump for the Jazz to decrease their luxury tax assessment.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
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 who is currently coaching for BG Bitterfeld-Sandersdorf-Wolfen in German third league assisting former German national player Stephen Arigbabu
Stephen Arigbabu
Stephen Olumide Arigbabu is a former German professional basketball player. He is 2.12 m tall. Arigbabu plays at the center position.-Pro career:...
. He was drafted by the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft
2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
, but has not played in the NBA.
Fehse, a 6'11" power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
, began playing professionally for SV Halle in 2000. He played two seasons for the team before being drafted by the SuperSonics. He opted to remain in Europe, however, and went on to play for the Deutsche Bank Skyliners
Deutsche Bank Skyliners
Skyliners Frankfurt, currently known as Fraport Skyliners for sponsorship reasons, is a basketball club based in Frankfurt, Germany that has played in the Basketball Bundesliga since 1999. They have won the national club competition 2000 and the national championship 2004...
in the 2002–03 and Mitteldeutscher BC
Mitteldeutscher BC
Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club is a German basketball club based in Weißenfels, Saxony-Anhalt. In 2004, the club won the FIBA Europe Cup against JDA Dijon...
for the 2003–04 season, where he won the FIBA Europe Cup
EuroCup Challenge
The EuroCup Challenge was the 4th tier level transnational professional club basketball competition in Europe. It was run and organized by FIBA Europe.-Promotion to FIBA EuroCup:...
. In 2004, he joined the New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig
New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig
Phantoms Braunschweig, currently known as New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig for sponsorship reasons, is a basketball club based in Braunschweig, Germany that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga. Their home arena is Volkswagen Halle.-2011-2012 roster:...
for three seasons, but was unable to provide any impact due to injuries. In 2008 he joined the team of SG Braunschweig in the German second league to gain some playing experience. In the summer of 2009 he went back to Mitteldeutscher BC, but has not played in a game yet. Instead he is working as an assistant coach with the Under-19 team of Mitteldeutscher BC.
Fehse also has made appearances for the German national youth team
Germany national basketball team
The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the...
in the 2000 qualifying tournament for the FIBA World Championship
FIBA World Championship
The FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
.
On December 22, 2009, Fehse's rights were traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
(formerly the Seattle SuperSonics) to the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for Eric Maynor
Eric Maynor
Eric Demarqua Maynor is an American professional basketball player at point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. He played college basketball for the VCU Rams...
and the contract of injured forward Matt Harpring
Matt Harpring
Matthew Joseph Harpring is an American former professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the NBA. He is currently the color commentator for the Utah Jazz.-College career:...
. The trade was primarily a salary dump for the Jazz to decrease their luxury tax assessment.