Silas Melson

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Silas Melson
No. 0 – Kalev/Cramo
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueLEBL
VTB United League
Personal information
Born (1996-08-22) August 22, 1996 (age 25)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolJefferson (Portland, Oregon)
CollegeGonzaga (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018Lavrio
2018–2019Hapoel Be'er Sheva
2019–2020Kouvot
2020–2021Limburg United
2021–presentKalev/Cramo

Silas Melson (born August 22, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Kalev/Cramo in the Latvian–Estonian Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, where he was named All-West Coast Conference Honorable Mention in 2018. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), he plays at the point guard and shooting guard positions.

Early life and college career[]

Melson attended Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon, where he averaged 24.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals. He led the Democrats to a 26–1 record and a second consecutive Class 5A state championship. On March 21, 2014, Melson was named Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year.[1]

Melson played college basketball at Gonzaga University, where he finished his senior year averaging 9.2 points per game while shooting 40.8% of his shots from the field. On February 27, 2018, Melson was named All-WCC Honorable Mention.[2]

Professional career[]

2018–19 season[]

On June 20, 2018, Melson started his professional career with Lavrio of the Greek Basket League.[3] On November 11, 2018, Melson recorded a season-high 23 points, shooting 9-of-13 from the field in a 63–102 loss to Olympiacos.[4]

On December 23, 2018, Melson signed a one-month contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Premier League as an injury cover for Semaj Christon.[5] On January 28, 2019, Melson recorded 20 points, shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range, leading Be'er Sheva to an 87–74 win over Bnei Herzliya.[6] On February 21, 2019, Melson parted ways with Be'er Sheva after appearing in eight games.[7]

2019–20 season[]

On August 5, 2019, Melson signed a one-year deal with Polpharma Starogard of the Polish Basketball League.[8] He averaged 20.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.[9]

2020–21 season[]

On June 16, 2020, Melson signed with Limburg United of the Pro Basketball League.[9] He averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game.[10]

2021–22 season[]

On July 29, 2021, Melson signed with Kalev/Cramo of the Latvian–Estonian Basketball League.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Oregon Boys Basketball POY: Silas Melson". usatodayhss.com. March 21, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "Gonzaga's Mark Few receives WCC coach of year, three Zags on first team". SeattleTimes.com. February 27, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Silas Melson, former Jefferson High School and Gonzaga guard, signs pro contract with Greek team Lavrio". OregonLive.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Game: Olympiacos 102 - 63 Lavrio Aegean Cargo". baskethotel.com. November 11, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. ^ "Silas Melson signs with Hapoel Be'er Sheva". Sportando.basketball. December 23, 2019. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  6. ^ "Winner League, Game 16: Be'er Sheva Vs Herzliya". basket.co.il. January 28, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  7. ^ "Kerron Johnson signs with Hapoel Beer Sheva". Sportando.basketball. February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Silas Melson signs with Polpharma Starogard". Sportando.basketball. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Limburg United signs Silas Melson, ex Kouvot". Eurobasket. June 16, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Kalev/Cramo tabs Silas Melson, ex Limburg". Eurobasket. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.

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