Nigel Luuk van Oostrum (born 19 September 1990) is a British-Dutch[2] former professional basketball player who last played for Landstede Hammers of the BNXT League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1990 Houston, Texas[1] |
| Nationality | British / Dutch |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Franklin Pierce (2009–2012) |
| NBA draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2014–2024 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2014 | Den Helder Kings |
| 2014–2016 | Aris Leeuwarden |
| 2016–2022 | Landstede Hammers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career edit
Van Oostrum played college basketball with the Franklin Pierce Ravens in the NCAA Division II.
Professional career edit
Van Oostrum started his professional career with Den Helder Kings of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL). When that club was dissolved in December 2014, he signed with Aris Leeuwarden.[3]
In July 2016, Van Oostrum joined Landstede Basketbal.[4] On 5 October 2017, he won his first trophy with Landstede after the club won the Dutch Basketball Supercup.[5] In the 2018–19 season, Van Oostrum was the captain of the Landstede team that won the club's first national championship.[6] In the following 2019–20 season, he played together with his brother Devon van Oostrum on the Hammers.
In 2022, Van Oostrum was diagnosed to have a brain tumor and underwent surgery.[7]
On 30 April 2022, Van Oostrum's number 7 was retired by the Hammers.[8]
International career edit
Van Oostrum played for the England national basketball team at the U18 European Championship for Men.[9]
Personal edit
Van Oostrum is the son of Duco van Oostrum, who played basketball at Ymir, the precursor of Aris Leeuwarden and since 1995 teaches at Sheffield University.[10] Nigel is the older brother of Devon and Sam, both professional players as well. He is of Indonesian descent through his mother.[11]
References edit
- ^ Nigel van Oostrum at court-side.com.
- ^ "LANDSTEDE BASKETBAL CONTRACTEERT NIGEL VAN OOSTRUM" (in Dutch). Rtvzoo.nl. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ Treffers en Van Oostrum naar Aris
- ^ "Nigel Van Oostrum Joins Top Dutch Side Zwolle". Hoopsfix.com. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ "Basketballers Landstede verrassen met Supercup-zege" [Basketball players Landstede surprise with Supercup victory] (in Dutch). NOS.nl. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Cookies op destentor.nl - destentor.nl". www.destentor.nl. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Hersentumor ontdekt bij aanvoerder Zwolse basketballers Landstede: 'Was een schok'". De Stentor. 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Nummer 7: voor altijd Nigel van Oostrum". Landstede Hammers (in Dutch). 30 April 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ FIBA Europe.com
- ^ Duco van Oostrum at the Sheffield University School of English website.
- ^ "The curious case of Devon Van Oostrum: from elite prospect to New Hero". FIBA.basketball.