Sharif Fajardo
Encyclopedia
Sharif Karim Fajardo Blanding (born on June 9, 1976) in New York
) is a Puerto Rican
professional basketball
player. Fajardo has played in the CBA
, NCAA, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico
(BSN) with Santurce Crabbers
, Quebradillas Pirates
and the San Germán Athletics
. Fajardo has played internationally in France, Italy, and Greece. Fajardo participated in the 2005 Pre-Season Training Camp of the Toronto Raptors
of the NBA
. Fajardo is a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team most notably the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.
for Pallacanestro Messina
.
In 2002, Fajardo was close to joining the Pompea Napoli
Italian Lega A, but never did due to an injury and an adaptation about the number of extra-EEC
players. He underwent surgical treatment at his left knee in Sep 02. On Nov 02, Fajardo moved to Idaho Stampede
of the Continental Basketball Association
(CBA
) and was waived on Jan 03. Fajardo played in 21 games and averaged 14.3 PPG 5.4 RPG 1.5 APG., Fajardo also played shortly at Iraklio Crete, Greece playing in 3 games averaging 4.7 PPG, 1.7 RPG, with 1 assist.
In 2003, he joined the San Germán Athletics
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN). He went on to play for the Coop Nordest Trieste
of the Italian Serie A
, where he played in 28 games averaging 15.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 0.6 APG.
In summer of 2004, Fajardo was the starting power forward of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.
In 2004, he played for Strasbourg IGg of the French ProA where he played in the FIBA
Europe League playing in 13 games averaging 17.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 8 assists, .549 field goal percentage, .459 3-point percentage. During the French ProA League, Fajardo played in 33 games averaging 14.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, .481 field goal percentage, .310 3-point percentage. Fajardo helped Strasbourg IG win the French Championship in 2004-2005 season.
In 2005, Fajardo was invited to play with Toronto Raptors
during the NBA Summer Pro League. He signed with the Arecibo Captains
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN). He also played in the Italian Lega2 with Banco di Sardegna Sassari
.
In 2006, Fajardo injured his knee and was unable to participate with the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team in Japan in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
.
In 2007, Fajardo before playing with the Santurce Crabbers
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN).
New York
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) is a Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
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. Fajardo has played in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
, NCAA, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico
National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico
The Baloncesto Superior Nacional or BSN is the main Puerto Rican men's basketball league. It currently has 10 teams, but has had many teams in several cities of the island. The league was established in 1929. It has produced players that have distinguished themselves in the NBA, European Leagues,...
(BSN) with Santurce Crabbers
Santurce Crabbers
Cangrejeros de Santurce, Spanish for "Santurce Crabbers", refers to several teams based in San Juan, Puerto Rico:* Cangrejeros de Santurce , baseball team of the Puerto Rico Baseball League...
, Quebradillas Pirates
Quebradillas Pirates
The Piratas de Quebradillas is a Puerto Rican basketball team, part of the National Superior Basketball League. Founded in the 1930s, it is one of the original teams of the league. The team had its most successful era during the 1970s, when they won 4 championships -including a threepeat- and...
and the San Germán Athletics
San Germán Athletics
The Atleticos de San Germán also known as La Cuna del Baloncesto en Puerto Rico is a BSN basketball team from Puerto Rico...
. Fajardo has played internationally in France, Italy, and Greece. Fajardo participated in the 2005 Pre-Season Training Camp of the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. Fajardo is a member of the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team most notably the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.
Biography
In 2001/02 season, he played in the Italian LegADueLegADue
Legadue or Lega2 is the second-highest division of professional club basketball in Italy since 2001-2002 season...
for Pallacanestro Messina
Pallacanestro Messina
Pallacanestro Messina, also known for sponsorship reasons as Sicilia Messina was an Italian professional basketball team from the town of Messina....
.
In 2002, Fajardo was close to joining the Pompea Napoli
Basket Napoli
Basket Napoli is an Italian professional basketball club that is based in the city of Naples. For past club sponsorship names, see the list below.-History:...
Italian Lega A, but never did due to an injury and an adaptation about the number of extra-EEC
European Economic Community
The European Economic Community The European Economic Community (EEC) The European Economic Community (EEC) (also known as the Common Market in the English-speaking world, renamed the European Community (EC) in 1993The information in this article primarily covers the EEC's time as an independent...
players. He underwent surgical treatment at his left knee in Sep 02. On Nov 02, Fajardo moved to Idaho Stampede
Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. The team is based in the Boise, Idaho, area and as of 2005 plays at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The team was founded as a member of the Continental Basketball Association in 1997 and was league runner-up...
of the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
(CBA
CBA
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) and was waived on Jan 03. Fajardo played in 21 games and averaged 14.3 PPG 5.4 RPG 1.5 APG., Fajardo also played shortly at Iraklio Crete, Greece playing in 3 games averaging 4.7 PPG, 1.7 RPG, with 1 assist.
In 2003, he joined the San Germán Athletics
San Germán Athletics
The Atleticos de San Germán also known as La Cuna del Baloncesto en Puerto Rico is a BSN basketball team from Puerto Rico...
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN). He went on to play for the Coop Nordest Trieste
Pallacanestro Trieste
Pallacanestro Trieste 2004, also known for sponsorship reasons as Acegas A.P.S. Trieste is an Italian professional basketball team from the town of Trieste....
of the Italian Serie A
Serie A (basketball)
Lega Basket Serie A is the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball where play determines the national champion. The season consists of a home-and-away schedule of 30 games, followed by an eight-team playoff round. Quarterfinals and semifinals series are best-of-five, and...
, where he played in 28 games averaging 15.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 0.6 APG.
In summer of 2004, Fajardo was the starting power forward of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that defeated the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games.
In 2004, he played for Strasbourg IGg of the French ProA where he played in the FIBA
International Basketball Federation
The International Basketball Federation, more commonly known as FIBA , from its French name Fédération Internationale de Basketball, is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball...
Europe League playing in 13 games averaging 17.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 8 assists, .549 field goal percentage, .459 3-point percentage. During the French ProA League, Fajardo played in 33 games averaging 14.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, .481 field goal percentage, .310 3-point percentage. Fajardo helped Strasbourg IG win the French Championship in 2004-2005 season.
In 2005, Fajardo was invited to play with Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
during the NBA Summer Pro League. He signed with the Arecibo Captains
Arecibo Captains
The Capitanes de Arecibo are a team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional , Puerto Rico's main basketball league. In 2010, the team also played in the Premier Basketball League under the name Capitanes de Puerto Rico....
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN). He also played in the Italian Lega2 with Banco di Sardegna Sassari
Dinamo Basket Sassari
Dinamo Basket Sassari is an Italian professional basketball club based in Sassari, Sardinia.The club plays in the Italian Serie A, the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball....
.
In 2006, Fajardo injured his knee and was unable to participate with the Puerto Rican National Basketball Team in Japan in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
.
In 2007, Fajardo before playing with the Santurce Crabbers
Santurce Crabbers
Cangrejeros de Santurce, Spanish for "Santurce Crabbers", refers to several teams based in San Juan, Puerto Rico:* Cangrejeros de Santurce , baseball team of the Puerto Rico Baseball League...
of the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN).