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Warren Ward (basketball)

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Warren Ward
Ward in February of 2015
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1989-11-16) November 16, 1989 (age 34)
London, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeOttawa (2008–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014TBB Trier
2014Grand Avignon-Sorgues
2015Mississauga Power
2015–2016London Lightning
2016–2017Windsor Express
2017–2018Cáceres
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
Universiade
Silver medal – second place 2011 Shenzhen National team

Warren Andrew Ward[1] (born November 16, 1989) is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad of the Spanish LEB Oro. He played college basketball for the University of Ottawa.

Collegiate career

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Ward played at the college level at the University of Ottawa and ended his career there as its second all-time leader in points scored. He averaged 17.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists during his final season with the Gee Gees.[2]

Professional career

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On January 9, 2015, Ward signed a contract with the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL) in a return to his home country.[3] One day later, he made his debut by recording 17 points and 9 rebounds against the Moncton Miracles. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds vs the Brampton A's on January 15 and notched a season-best 28 points against the Halifax Rainmen while recording 11 boards.[1]

On September 8, 2015, Ward returned to the NBL Canada and signed with the London Lightning, a team that was coached by Kyle Julius, the same head coach he played under while with the Power. Julius said, "Warren brings a mental toughness and professionalism that will help our younger guys and allow us to play at a high level on a consistent basis. I am proud to have Warren as a member of our family, not only because he is a great basketball player, but also because he is someone I have a lot of respect for as a person."[4] Following the season, Ward was named Canadian of the Year.[5]

Ward played for Windsor Express during the 2016–17 season,[6] before moving to Spain for playing with Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad, of the Spanish second division.

International career

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Ward has experience representing Canada internationally, having played for his country in the 2011 Pan American Games and 2011 Summer Universiade. At the Universiade, his team placed second and, in turn, won the silver medal.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Warren Andrew WARD". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Warren Ward". NBADraft.net. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Power Add Two Canadians to Roster". PowerBasketball.ca. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  4. ^ "LIGHTNING SIGN CANADIAN WARREN WARD". LightningBasketball.ca. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  5. ^ Marranca, Sean (6 May 2016). "Warren Ward named Top Canadian in NBL Canada". NorthPoleHoops.com. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Warren Ward Basketball Profile". USBasket.com. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Warren Ward Player Profile". RealGM. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
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