Sylven Landesberg
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Sylven Joshua Landesberg (born April 10, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American-Israeli professional basketball player, who plays guard for Maccabi Haifa
in Israel.
He was a 2008 McDonald's High School All American and 2008 New York State Mr. Basketball
in high school, and 2008–09 ACC Freshman of the Year for the University of Virginia Cavaliers
. He is 6' 6" and 205 lbs.
in Flushing, New York, he averaged 20.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists a game during 2005–06.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was named First-Team All-City by the New York Daily News and the New York Post.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 In 2006–07, during his junior year, he averaged 25.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists a game, and was again named All-City honors by the Daily News and the Post.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
During his senior year in 2007–08, he averaged 29.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists a game.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He shot 52% from the field, and 77% from the free throw line.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He scored a school-record 2,149 career points in three years on the team.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was a 2008 McDonald's High School All American, and was named New York State Mr. Basketball
.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was also a second-team Parade Magazine All-American, first-team All-State, New York Gatorade Player of the Year, New York Post Player of the Year, and a U.S. All Star in the 2008 Capital Classic.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
over St. John's University because he felt it was a superior academic school.
During the 2008–09 season
, in his freshman year, he averaged 16.6 points (third-best for a freshman in UVA history), 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists a game.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He led the team in scoring, and was second in rebounds and assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He also led Atlantic Coast Conference
(ACC) freshmen in scoring, and was third in rebounds and assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was 10th in the ACC in scoring.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He set a UVA freshman record with 12 20-point games (surpassing the 9 by Ralph Sampson
in 1979–80).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was named ACC Rookie of the Year, six-time ACC Rookie of the Week, a unanimous selection to the ACC All-Freshmen Team, honorable mention All-ACC, second-team Freshman All-American by CBS, CollegeHoops.net, and NaismithLives.com, and won the team's Sidney Young Memorial Award (individual who exemplifies leadership, cooperative spirit, and unselfish service).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
In Landesberg's sophomore season he led the Cavaliers in scoring again, averaging 17.3 points a game (sixth in the ACC), along with 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He ranked sixth in the ACC in free throw percentage (.810), and seventh in field goal percentage (.443).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was named second-team All-ACC, 2-time ACC Player of the Week, USBWA All-District III, NABC
All-District 2 first team.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 In 2009–10, Landesberg was named to the Jewish Sports Review
All-American team.
On March 6, 2010, Landesberg was suspended for the remaining game of the season for failing to meet academic obligations. http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 On March 23, it was announced that Landesberg would not return to the Cavaliers.
in the NBA Summer League
in 2010.
i citizenship. He played his first season for the team in 2010-11.http://dimemag.com/2011/07/dime-qa-sylven-landesberg-talks-israel-and-nba-dreams/ In his first season playing in Israel, Landesberg said playing for Maccabi Haifa has both improved his game, and assisted him in better understanding his heritage.http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1666481 He said: "Hopefully, I'll make it to the NBA, but I will definitely never forget my time in Israel no matter where I go. It is a huge part of my growing up."http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1666481
Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
in Israel.
He was a 2008 McDonald's High School All American and 2008 New York State Mr. Basketball
New York Mr. Basketball Award
The Mr. New York Basketball award is presented annually to a high school senior by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, which includes scholastic and collegiate coaches from across the state.-Award winners:-Awards by school:...
in high school, and 2008–09 ACC Freshman of the Year for the University of Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball
The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:...
. He is 6' 6" and 205 lbs.
Early life
Landesberg is the son of Ingrid and Steven Landesberg.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009High school; McDonald's All American and New York State Mr. Basketball
In his sophomore year at Holy Cross High SchoolHoly Cross High School (Flushing)
Holy Cross High School is an all-boys Roman Catholic high school in Flushing, in the New York City borough of Queens. Founded in 1955, the school was chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools...
in Flushing, New York, he averaged 20.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists a game during 2005–06.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was named First-Team All-City by the New York Daily News and the New York Post.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 In 2006–07, during his junior year, he averaged 25.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists a game, and was again named All-City honors by the Daily News and the Post.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
During his senior year in 2007–08, he averaged 29.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists a game.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He shot 52% from the field, and 77% from the free throw line.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He scored a school-record 2,149 career points in three years on the team.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was a 2008 McDonald's High School All American, and was named New York State Mr. Basketball
New York Mr. Basketball Award
The Mr. New York Basketball award is presented annually to a high school senior by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, which includes scholastic and collegiate coaches from across the state.-Award winners:-Awards by school:...
.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was also a second-team Parade Magazine All-American, first-team All-State, New York Gatorade Player of the Year, New York Post Player of the Year, and a U.S. All Star in the 2008 Capital Classic.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
College; ACC Freshman of the Year
His parents said he chose the University of VirginiaUniversity of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
over St. John's University because he felt it was a superior academic school.
During the 2008–09 season
2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season
The 2008–09 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season was the 56th season for the league. North Carolina won the regular season crown while Duke won the ACC Tournament championship...
, in his freshman year, he averaged 16.6 points (third-best for a freshman in UVA history), 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists a game.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He led the team in scoring, and was second in rebounds and assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He also led Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
(ACC) freshmen in scoring, and was third in rebounds and assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He was 10th in the ACC in scoring.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He set a UVA freshman record with 12 20-point games (surpassing the 9 by Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson
Ralph Lee Sampson, Jr. is a retired American college and professional basketball player.A 7-foot-4 phenom, three-time College Player of the Year, and No...
in 1979–80).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was named ACC Rookie of the Year, six-time ACC Rookie of the Week, a unanimous selection to the ACC All-Freshmen Team, honorable mention All-ACC, second-team Freshman All-American by CBS, CollegeHoops.net, and NaismithLives.com, and won the team's Sidney Young Memorial Award (individual who exemplifies leadership, cooperative spirit, and unselfish service).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
In Landesberg's sophomore season he led the Cavaliers in scoring again, averaging 17.3 points a game (sixth in the ACC), along with 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 He ranked sixth in the ACC in free throw percentage (.810), and seventh in field goal percentage (.443).http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009
He was named second-team All-ACC, 2-time ACC Player of the Week, USBWA All-District III, NABC
National Association of Basketball Coaches
The National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
All-District 2 first team.http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 In 2009–10, Landesberg was named to the Jewish Sports Review
Jewish Sports Review
Jewish Sports Review is a bi-monthly magazine that was established in 1997. Its editors are Ephraim Moxson and Shel Wallman.The magazine identifies which star and professional athletes are Jewish...
All-American team.
On March 6, 2010, Landesberg was suspended for the remaining game of the season for failing to meet academic obligations. http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88842&SPID=10616&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1506560&Q_SEASON=2009 On March 23, it was announced that Landesberg would not return to the Cavaliers.
NBA Summer League
Landesberg played for the Sacramento KingsSacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
in 2010.
Maccabi Haifa; Israel
During the summer of 2010, Landesberg signed to play for the Israeli team Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Super League. Due to the fact his father is Jewish, Landesberg received IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i citizenship. He played his first season for the team in 2010-11.http://dimemag.com/2011/07/dime-qa-sylven-landesberg-talks-israel-and-nba-dreams/ In his first season playing in Israel, Landesberg said playing for Maccabi Haifa has both improved his game, and assisted him in better understanding his heritage.http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1666481 He said: "Hopefully, I'll make it to the NBA, but I will definitely never forget my time in Israel no matter where I go. It is a huge part of my growing up."http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1666481
College statistics
| Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | MIN | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:... |
28 | 16.6 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | .436 | .314 | .796 | 34.2 | 2.8 |
| 2009–10 | Virginia Cavaliers | 27 | 17.3 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .443 | .383 | .810 | 32.1 | 2.3 |
| Totals: | 55 | 16.95 | 5.45 | 2.85 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .4395 | .3485 | .803 | 33.15 | 2.55 | |