Darrin Dorsey

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Darrin Dorsey
Free agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1987-05-17) May 17, 1987 (age 36)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Cambodian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGlendale
(Glendale, Arizona)
College
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Halifax Rainmen
2012Ostioneros de Guaymas
2012–2013Cafeteros Armenia
2013–2014Bambuqueros de Neiva
2014Cafeteros Armenia
2014–2015Unión de Santa Fe
2015Hapoel Kfar Saba
2015–2016Poitiers
2016–2017ESSM Le Portel
2017–2018Uşak Sportif
2018Élan Chalon
2018Holargos
2018–2019U-BT Cluj-Napoca
2019–2020, 2021Neptūnas Klaipėda
2021–2022Trefl Sopot
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Cambodia 3x3
Silver medal – second place 2023 Cambodia 5x5

Darrin Dorsey (born May 17, 1987) is an American-born Cambodian professional basketball player who last played for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League. He is a 1.88 m. tall point guard.

High school career[edit]

Dorsey played high school basketball at Glendale High School in Glendale, Arizona.

College career[edit]

After high school, Dorsey played college basketball at Bakersfield, Dakota Wesleyan and Berea College from 2007 to 2011.

Professional career[edit]

On September 7, 2015, he signed in France at Poitiers which is playing in the second division in 2015–2016 for 32,000 euros in season.[1] In the 11th game, the team won its third consecutive victory by winning against Le Portel ; Dorsey ends the match with 18 points in 7/10 shots including 2/4 at three points, 1 rebound and 4 assists in 29 minutes.[2] The following weekend, Poitiers wins its fourth game in a row by beating Saint-Quentin; Dorsey had his best game with 30 points at 5/7 to 3-points shots, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for 30 devaluation in 36 minutes.[3] He was named MVP of the January 2016 French Pro B championship with averages of 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 34 minutes in the four league games of the month of January.[4] His team beats Boulogne-sur-Mer and Dorsey was named MVP of the day finishing with 22 points to 7/8 to 5/8 shots including 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals in 32 minutes.[5] At the end of the season, the Poitiers club wanted to retain Dorsey but fails and replaces him with Steve McWhorter.[6]

On August 5, 2016, he stays in France and signs at ESSM Le Portel, promoted to first division in 2016–2017.[7] During a pre-season camp, he sprained his ankle.[8] However, he managed to be reinstated for the first game of the season and the reception of Nanterre 92; his team lost 65–84 and Dorsey finished with 16 points (8 of 15 shots), 3 rebounds, 2 assists in 28 minutes. On October 22, 2017, he signed for the club Élan Chalon.[9]

On July 24, 2018, he agreed to a deal with Greek team Holargos.[10] He left the club during the season and joined U-BT Cluj-Napoca of the Liga Națională.

On August 12, 2019, he has signed with Neptūnas Klaipėda of the Lithuanian Basketball League.[11]

On November 24, 2021, he has signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League.[12]

National team[edit]

Dorsey represented Cambodia at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in 3x3 basketball helping win a gold medal for the host country.[13]


References[edit]

  1. ^ Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (September 6, 2015). "Poitiers tient son meneur de jeu". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Benjamin Guillot (December 29, 2015). "Pour Dorsey, Poitiers monte en puissance". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Benjamin Guillot (January 15, 2016). "Darrin Dorsey sur la pente ascendante". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Benjamin Guillot (February 4, 2016). "Darrin Dorsey MVP du mois de janvier". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (February 14, 2016). "Darrin Dorsey MVP de la journée". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  6. ^ Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (August 3, 2016). "Poitiers a trouvé le remplaçant de Darrin Dorsey". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  7. ^ Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (August 5, 2016). "Encore un top joueur de Pro B au Portel". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  8. ^ Gabriel Pantel-Jouve (August 29, 2016). "Le Portel : Darrin Dorsey à l'arrêt". bebasket.fr. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Le Journal de Saône-et-Loire, October 23, 2017, Cahier sports, p. 10
  10. ^ "Holargos signed Darrin Dorsey". a1basket.gr. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  11. ^ "Neptunas sign Darrin Dorsey". Sportando. August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  12. ^ Maggi, Alessandro (November 24, 2021). "Darrin Dorsey officially signs with Trefl Sopot". Sportando. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Terrado, Reuben (6 May 2023). "Cambodia has three naturalized players in 3x3. Will they see action in 5-on-5?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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