# Courtney Fells > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Courtney_Fells > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Courtney_Fells.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Fells > Source revision: 1351270189 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2020}} {{short description|American basketball player (born 1986)}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Courtney Fells | image = | position = [Small forward](/source/Small_forward) | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 7 | weight_lb = 205 | league = | team = | number = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|9|20}} | birth_place = [Tupelo, Mississippi](/source/Tupelo%2C_Mississippi), U.S. | high_school = Shannon (Shannon, Mississippi) | college = [NC State](/source/NC_State_Wolfpack_men's_basketball) (2005–2009) | draft_year = 2009 | career_start = 2009 | career_end = 2023 | years1 = 2009–2010 | team1 = [AEL Limassol](/source/AEL_Limassol_(basketball)) | years2 = 2010–2011 | team2 = [Keravnos](/source/Keravnos_B.C.) | years3 = 2011–2012 | team3 = [Hapoel Gilboa Galil](/source/Hapoel_Gilboa_Galil) | years4 = 2011–2013 | team4 = [Metros de Santiago](/source/Metros_de_Santiago) | years5 = 2012–2013 | team5 = [Hapoel Jerusalem](/source/Hapoel_Jerusalem_B.C.) | years6 = 2013 | team6 = [Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters](/source/Talk_'N_Text_Tropang_Texters) | years7 = 2013–2014 | team7 = [Austin Toros](/source/Austin_Toros) | years8 = 2014 | team8 = [Bucaneros de La Guaira](/source/Bucaneros_de_La_Guaira) | years9 = 2014–2015 | team9 = [Uşak Sportif](/source/U%C5%9Fak_Sportif) | years10 = 2015 | team10 = [San Lorenzo de Almagro](/source/San_Lorenzo_de_Almagro) | years11 = 2015–2016 | team11 = [Virtus Bologna](/source/Virtus_Pallacanestro_Bologna) | years12 = 2016 | team12 = [Trabzonspor](/source/Trabzonspor_B.K.) | years13 = 2016 | team13 = [Texas Legends](/source/Texas_Legends) | years14 = 2016–2017 | team14 = [Westchester Knicks](/source/Westchester_Knicks) | years15 = 2017 | team15 = [Atléticos de San Germán](/source/Atl%C3%A9ticos_de_San_Germ%C3%A1n) | years16 = 2017–2018 | team16 = [Hapoel Galil Elyon](/source/Hapoel_Galil_Elyon) | years17 = 2017–2018 | team17 = [Quimsa](/source/Quimsa) | years18 = 2018–2020 | team18 = [Hoops Club](/source/Hoops_Club) | years19 = 2020–2021 | team19 = [Prizreni-16](/source/KB_Prizreni-16) | years20 = 2021–2022 | team20 = [Peja](/source/KB_Peja) | years21 = 2022–2023 | team21 = [KK Kvarner 2010](/source/KK_Kvarner_2010) | highlights = * [Liga Unike](/source/Liga_Unike) champion ([2022](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Liga_Unike)) * [Kosovo Supercup](/source/Kosovo_Supercup_(basketball)) winner (2021) }} '''Courtney Fells''' (born September 20, 1986) is an American former professional [basketball](/source/basketball) player. He has previously played for [Hoops Club](/source/Hoops_Club) in [Lebanon](/source/Lebanon) and [Club Atlético Aguada](/source/Club_Atl%C3%A9tico_Aguada) in [Uruguay](/source/Uruguay). He attended and played college basketball for [NC State](/source/NC_State_Wolfpack_men's_basketball) university. ==College career== Fells played [college basketball](/source/college_basketball) at [North Carolina State University](/source/North_Carolina_State_University). ==Professional career== After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Fells joined the Orlando Magic for the 2009 NBA Summer League. He later signed with [AEL Limassol](/source/AEL_Limassol_(basketball)) of [Cyprus](/source/Cyprus_Basketball_Division_1) for the 2009–10 season. In 2010, he signed with [Keravnos](/source/Keravnos_B.C.) of Cyprus for the 2010–11 season. In January 2011, he left Cyprus and signed with [Hapoel Gilboa Galil](/source/Hapoel_Gilboa_Galil) of the [Israeli Basketball Super League](/source/Israeli_Basketball_Super_League) on a multi-year deal.{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells moves to Gilboa Galil|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/85122/courtney-fells-moves-to-gilboa-galil.html|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=Sportando.net|date=January 23, 2011}} Following the conclusion of the [2010–11 season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Israeli_Basketball_Super_League), he joined [Metros de Santiago](/source/Metros_de_Santiago) for the 2011 [LNB](/source/Liga_Nacional_de_Baloncesto) season. He then re-joined Hapoel Gilboa Galil for the 2011–12 season. Following the conclusion of that season, he re-joined Metros de Santiago for the 2012 LNB season. In August 2012, he signed with [Hapoel Jerusalem](/source/Hapoel_Jerusalem_B.C.) of Israel for the 2012–13 season.{{cite news|title=Hapoel Jerusalem signs Courtney Fells|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/94350/hapoel-jerusalem-signs-courtney-fells.html|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=Sportando.net|date=August 9, 2012}} In December 2012, he was named [Eurocup](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Eurocup_Basketball) MVP for Round 5.{{cite news|title=Eurocup regular season Game 5 MVP: Courtney Fells, Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/105118/3735/eurocup-regular-season-game-5-mvp-courtney-fells-hapoel-migdal-jerusalem|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214222206/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/105118/3735/eurocup-regular-season-game-5-mvp-courtney-fells-hapoel-migdal-jerusalem|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 14, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=Eurocupbasketball.com|date=December 6, 2012}} Following the conclusion of the 2012–13 season, he again re-joined Metros de Santiago for the 2013 LNB season.{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells debuta hoy por los Metros de Santiago|url=http://www.acento.com.do/index.php/news/109791/56/Courtney-Fells-debuta-hoy-por-los-Metros-de-Santiago.html|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=acento.com|date=August 11, 2013|language=Spanish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812111007/http://www.acento.com.do/index.php/news/109791/56/Courtney-Fells-debuta-hoy-por-los-Metros-de-Santiago.html|archive-date=August 12, 2013|url-status=dead}} In September 2013, he signed with [Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters](/source/Talk_'N_Text_Tropang_Texters) as an import for the 2013 Governor's Cup.{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells signs in Philippines|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/106192/courtney-fells-signs-in-philippines.html|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=Sportando.net|date=September 23, 2013}} He left after 3 games. On September 30, 2013, he signed with the [San Antonio Spurs](/source/San_Antonio_Spurs).{{cite news|title=Spurs Announce Training Camp Roster|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/130930_spurs_training_camp_roster|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=September 30, 2013}} However, he was later waived by Spurs on October 20, 2013.{{cite news|title=Spurs Waive Fells and Nwaelele|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/131020_spurs_waive_fells_and_nwaelele|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2013}} On October 31, 2013, Fells was acquired by the [Austin Toros](/source/Austin_Toros) of the [NBA Development League](/source/NBA_Development_League) as an affiliate player.{{cite news|title=Austin Toros Announce Trainig [sic] Camp Invitees|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/austin/austin_toros_announce_trainig__2013_10_31.html|accessdate=March 3, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110063045/http://www.nba.com/dleague/austin/austin_toros_announce_trainig__2013_10_31.html|archive-date=January 10, 2016|url-status=dead}} In April 2014, he signed with [Bucaneros de La Guaira](/source/Bucaneros_de_La_Guaira) of Venezuela.{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells landed by Bucaneros|url=http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/courtney-fells-landed-bucaneros/|accessdate=April 12, 2014|newspaper=court-side.com|date=April 10, 2014}} On July 25, 2014, he signed with [Uşak Sportif](/source/U%C5%9Fak_Sportif) of Turkey for the 2014–15 season.{{cite news|title=Usak announces Courtney Fells|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/128935/usak-announces-courtney-fells.html|accessdate=July 26, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=July 25, 2014}} On June 28, 2015, it was announced that Fells would play for the [New Orleans Pelicans](/source/New_Orleans_Pelicans) in the 2015 [NBA](/source/NBA) [Las Vegas Summer League](/source/Las_Vegas_Summer_League).{{Cite web|title = Fells, Leslie, Williams to Play in Summer League|url = http://packinsider.com/2015/06/29/fells-leslie-williams-to-play-in-summer-league/|website = Pack Insider| date=June 29, 2015 |accessdate = June 29, 2015}} On August 19, 2015, he signed with [San Lorenzo de Almagro](/source/San_Lorenzo_de_Almagro) of the Argentine [Liga Nacional de Básquet](/source/Liga_Nacional_de_B%C3%A1squet).{{cite news|title=San Lorenzo de Almagro signs Courtney Fells|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/173401/san-lorenzo-de-almagro-signs-courtney-fells.html|accessdate=August 21, 2015|work=Sportando.com|date=August 19, 2015}} On November 18, 2015, he left San Lorenzo and signed with [Virtus Bologna](/source/Virtus_Pallacanestro_Bologna) of Italy for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Obiettivo Lavoro, ecco Fells: la presentazione oggi alle 19.15|url=http://www.virtus.it/notizia/obiettivo-lavoro-ecco-fells-la-presentazione-oggi-alle-1915|accessdate=November 18, 2015|work=virtus.it|date=November 18, 2015|language=it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119025122/http://www.virtus.it/notizia/obiettivo-lavoro-ecco-fells-la-presentazione-oggi-alle-1915|archive-date=November 19, 2015|url-status=dead}} On February 16, 2016, he parted ways with Virtus after appearing in eleven games.{{cite news|title=Virtus, risolto il contratto con Courtney Fells|url=http://www.virtus.it/notizia/virtus-risolto-il-contratto-courtney-fells|accessdate=February 16, 2016|work=Virtus.it|date=February 16, 2016|language=it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813043516/http://www.virtus.it/notizia/virtus-risolto-il-contratto-courtney-fells|archive-date=August 13, 2016|url-status=dead}} On February 23, 2016, he signed with [Trabzonspor](/source/Trabzonspor_B.K.) of the [Turkish Basketball Super League](/source/Turkish_Basketball_Super_League).{{cite news|title=Trabzonspor announces Courtney Fells|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/turkey/191869/trabzonspor-announces-courtney-fells.html|accessdate=February 23, 2016|work=Sportando.com|date=February 23, 2016}} On April 30, 2016, he parted ways with Trabzonspor.{{cite news|title=Trabzonspor'da Derwin Kitchen ve Courtney Fells'in sözleşmeleri feshedildi!|url=http://www.haberturk.com/spor/basketbol/haber/1232940-trabzonsporda-derwin-kitchen-ve-courtney-fellsin-sozlesmeleri-feshedildi|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=haberturk.com|date=April 30, 2016|language=Turkish}} On October 30, 2016, Fells was acquired by the [Texas Legends](/source/Texas_Legends).{{cite web|first=Britney|last=Wynn|url=http://texas.dleague.nba.com/news/legends-announce-2016-training-camp-roster/|title=Legends Announce Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=October 30, 2016|accessdate=December 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105033352/http://texas.dleague.nba.com/news/legends-announce-2016-training-camp-roster/|archive-date=November 5, 2016|url-status=dead}} In 10 games for the Legends, he averaged 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.7 assists in 27.8 minutes.{{cite web|first=Katie|last=Hatch|url=http://westchester.dleague.nba.com/news/westchester-knicks-acquire-courtney-fells-three-team-trade/|title=Westchester Knicks Acquire Courtney Fells in Three-Team Trade|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=December 21, 2016|accessdate=December 21, 2016|archive-date=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223012644/http://westchester.dleague.nba.com/news/westchester-knicks-acquire-courtney-fells-three-team-trade/|url-status=dead}} On December 21, he was acquired by the [Westchester Knicks](/source/Westchester_Knicks) in a three-team trade. On March 26, 2017, Fells was waived by the Knicks.{{cite web|url=http://westchester.dleague.nba.com/news/westchester-knicks-waive-courtney-fells/|title=Westchester Knicks Waive Courtney Fells|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=March 26, 2017|accessdate=March 27, 2017|archive-date=March 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328025135/http://westchester.dleague.nba.com/news/westchester-knicks-waive-courtney-fells/|url-status=dead}} On April 2, 2017, he signed with the [Atléticos de San Germán](/source/Atl%C3%A9ticos_de_San_Germ%C3%A1n) of the Puerto Rican [Baloncesto Superior Nacional](/source/Baloncesto_Superior_Nacional).{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells inks with Atleticos de San German|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/230847/courtney-fells-inks-with-atleticos-de-san-german.html|accessdate=April 4, 2017|work=Sportando.com|date=April 2, 2017}} On October 5, 2017, Fells signed with Israeli club [Hapoel Galil Elyon](/source/Hapoel_Galil_Elyon) of the [Liga Leumit](/source/Liga_Leumit_(basketball)).{{cite news|title=Courtney Fells signs with Hapoel Galil Elyon|url=https://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/248985/courtney-fells-signs-with-hapoel-galil-elyon.html|accessdate=October 5, 2017|work=Sportando.com|date=October 5, 2017}} In May 2018, Fells signed with Rafael Barias of the Dominican Torneo de Baloncesto Superior (TBS), making his debut on May 1 in a 76–74 win against San Carlos.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Dominican%20Republic/2018/0501_2418_9630.asp|title=Semi-Finals Game 2: San Carlos – Rafael Barias 74–76|publisher=Eurobasket.com|date=May 1, 2018|accessdate=May 5, 2018}} In July he signed with the Dominican club [Soles de Santo Domingo Este](/source/Soles_de_Santo_Domingo_Este).{{cite web |title=Courtney Fells signs with Soles de Santo Domingo |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/america/dominican-republic/280461/courtney-fells-signs-with-soles-de-santo-domingo.html |website=Sportando |accessdate=July 7, 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On March 3, 2022, Fells signed with [KB Peja](/source/KB_Peja) of the [Kosovo Basketball Superleague](/source/Kosovo_Basketball_Superleague).{{cite web |title=Peja inks Courtney Fells |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Kosovo/news/733773/Peja-inks-Courtney-Fells |website=Eurobasket |access-date=March 3, 2022 |date=March 3, 2022}} ==References== {{reflist|3}} ==External links== *[http://basketball.usbasket.com/player/Courtney_Fells/89600 Profile] at Eurobasket.com *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121218074459/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6047512/playerview.html FIBA.com profile] *[http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Courtney-Fells/Summary/1654 RealGM.com profile] {{DEFAULTSORT:Fells, Courtney}} Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:AEL Limassol B.C. players Category:American expatriate basketball people in Argentina Category:American expatriate basketball people in Cyprus Category:American expatriate basketball people in the Dominican Republic Category:American expatriate basketball people in Israel Category:American expatriate basketball people in Italy Category:American expatriate basketball people in Kosovo Category:American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines Category:American expatriate basketball people in Turkey Category:American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela Category:American men's basketball players Category:Atléticos de San Germán players Category:Austin Toros players Category:Basketball players from Mississippi Category:Piratas de La Guaira players Category:Hapoel Galil Elyon players Category:Hapoel Gilboa Galil players Category:Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. players Category:KB Peja players Category:KB Prizreni players Category:Keravnos B.C. players Category:Kosovo Basketball Superleague players Category:Liga Unike players Category:Metros de Santiago players Category:NC State Wolfpack men's basketball players Category:Philippine Basketball Association imports Category:San Lorenzo de Almagro (basketball) players Category:Shooting guards Category:Texas Legends players Category:TNT Tropang 5G players Category:Trabzonspor B.K. players Category:Uşak Sportif players Category:Virtus Bologna players Category:Westchester Knicks players Category:KK Kvarner players Category:American expatriate basketball people in Croatia --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Courtney Fells](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Fells) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Fells?action=history)). 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