Elvisi Dusha (born 15 July 1994) is an Albanian-British professional basketball player for the Plymouth City Patriots of the British Basketball League (BBL). He plays for the Albania national team.[1][2][3] Born in London,[4] he has also played for the Surrey Scorchers, Plymouth Raiders, Worcester Wolves, and Prishtina.[5][6] He signed with the Plymouth Raiders on 31 August 2020.[7]

Elvisi Dusha
No. 12 – Plymouth City Patriots
PositionShooting guard
LeagueBBL
Personal information
Born (1994-07-15) July 15, 1994 (age 29)
London, England
NationalityAlbanian / British
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2016Surrey United / Scorchers
2016Prishtina
2017Plymouth Raiders
2017–2018Worcester Wolves
2018Cheshire Phoenix
2018–2020London City Royals
2020Essex & Herts Leopards
2020–2021Plymouth Raiders
2021–presentPlymouth City Patriots

On 13 September 2021, Dusha signed for newly-founded club Plymouth City Patriots.[8] In November 2022, the BBL named Dusha as Player of the Month.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ ALBANIA TAKE FIRST STEP TOWARDS REALISING BASKETBALL VISION
  2. ^ FIBA Europe profile
  3. ^ Elvisi Dusha Makes Albania’s Final Squad for EuroBasket Qualifiers
  4. ^ GB Basketball profile
  5. ^ Elvisi Dusha Signs with KB Prishtina in Kosovo
  6. ^ Elvisi Dusha: Point guard signs for Surrey Scorchers
  7. ^ "Dusha re-joins Raiders in back court shake up". Sportando. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Dusha is next addition to Patriots roster". BBL.org.uk. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Dusha Rewarded for Sensational Month". BBL.org.uk. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2023.