Marcus Desmond Feagin (born July 26, 1991) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(ABA). He also competes for Tigres de Chinandega of Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSB). Feagin previously played

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for

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. He is a renowned rebounder, having statistically led multiple teams and leagues.

History

High school career

Marcus Feagin was born in

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to Anthony Feagin and Shellie Thomas. He did not play organized basketball until his junior year at

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. During his senior year, Feagin led his team to a 19–2 record and the Section VI Class A finals. Among the numerous honors Feagin received following his senior campaign, they included ''

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'' Player of the Year, All-Western New York, All-League, and All-Centercourt.

Collegiate career

Feagin committed to playing at

in May 2011. In his single season with the Monroe Tribunes in 2011–12, Feagin averaged 6

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per game and led the team.

Professional career

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of the

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(PBL) signed Feagin in September 2015. After playing in preseason exhibitions for the team, he left to join the

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in January 2016. He was then traded soon after to the

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, where he finished the 2015–16 PBL season. After four seasons with the Hurricane, Feagin left the team in December 2019 to play in Mexico. Feagin played for Chalchuapa United of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto in 2021. He returned to the

for their final season in 2022, and was named to the 2022 PBL All-Star Team. Feagin played for Santa Ana BC of Liga Mayor de Baloncesto at the start of 2023, and then continued his year playing for the

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. He was signed by the

of the

(ABA) in October 2023. Feagin hit a

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to win the team's inaugural game in November 2023. For the 2023–24 season, he led both the team and league in all rebounding categories. Feagin was recognized as an ABA All-Star and All-ABA First Team selection. Feagin began playing for Tigres de Chinandega of Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSB) in August 2024. He led the team in rebounding, and was recognized as a LSB All-Star. After once again leading both the

and ABA in rebounding for the 2024–25 season, he was named to the All-ABA Second Team.

References

External links

Career statistics
from Latin Basket
ABA statistics
from MyStatsOnline

from

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