 Leunen in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985-09-03)September 3, 1985 (age 39) Vancouver, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 108 kg (238 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Redmond (Redmond, Oregon) |
| College | Oregon (2004–2008) |
| NBA draft | 2008: 2nd round, 54th overall pick |
| Selected by theHouston Rockets | |
| Playing career | 2008–2021 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2009 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2009–2014 | Mapooro Cantù |
| 2014–2015 | ratiopharm Ulm |
| 2015–2018 | Sidigas Avellino |
| 2018–2020 | Fortitudo Bologna |
| 2020–2021 | Cantù |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats atBasketball Reference  | |
Maarten Arthur "Maarty" Leunen (born September 3, 1985) is an American former professionalbasketball player. Apower forward formerly at theUniversity of Oregon, he averaged 9.9 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game in his college career.[1]
Prior to arriving at the University of Oregon, Leunen starred atRedmond High School inRedmond, Oregon. Leunen led Redmond to the state championship in 2003, where they beatHillsboro High School 50–47 at Portland'sMemorial Coliseum. In 2004, he led Redmond to the state championship game but the team fell short, losing toSouth Salem High School 54–43 at Eugene'sMcArthur Court. Leunen was namedGatorade state player of the year in 2004. Rated as the 14th bestpower forward prospect byRivals.com, Leunen chose the University of Oregon over offers fromUCLA andGonzaga University as well as many others.
After solid contributions as a true freshman and sophomore for the Ducks, Leunen became one of the most important pieces to Oregon's 2006–2007 campaign. In the Ducks' four-guard offense, Leunen often found himself matched up against bigger, taller opponents. His post defense, rebounding and offensive versatility (namely his ability to shoot the three and run the floor) created problems for opponents all season long. Leunen's junior season performance garnered himAll-Pac-10 Honorable Mention status.
After being drafted by theHouston Rockets, Leunen signed with theTurkish League teamDarüşşafaka, which is associated with the big Turkish clubEfes Pilsen in the summer of 2008.[2] In July 2009, he joined theItalian League clubPallacanestro Cantù.[3] In July 2014, he signed a one-year deal with the German clubratiopharm Ulm.[4]
On September 11, 2015, Leunen signed withSidigas Avellino of the ItalianSerie A.[5]
Leunen signed withFortitudo Bologna in 2018. On July 15, 2020, he signed withPallacanestro Cantù of theLega Basket Serie A (LBA).[6]
On October 27, 2021, Leunen announced his retirement from professional basketball.[7]
Leunen was drafted with the 54th overall pick in the2008 NBA draft by theHouston Rockets but didn't sign with them.[8] A year later, he was invited to play for the Rockets' summer squad in the 2009Las Vegas Summer League.[9]
On January 22, 2016, Leunen's draft rights were traded to theLos Angeles Clippers in exchange forJosh Smith, the draft rights toSerhiy Lishchuk and cash considerations.[10]
On July 23, 2018, Leunen's draft rights were traded to theDallas Mavericks in exchange forJohnathan Motley and the draft rights toRenaldas Seibutis.[11]
On August 1, 2018, Leunen's draft rights were traded back to theHouston Rockets in exchange forChinanu Onuaku with the 2020 second-round pick and cash considerations.[12]
On February 7, 2019, Leunen's draft rights, along withNik Stauskas andWade Baldwin IV, were traded to theIndiana Pacers in exchange for cash considerations.[13]
Leunen is married to Caitlin O'Neill, and they have three sons and one daughter.Leunen holds a youth basketball camp in his old hometown of Redmond, Oregon annually. Leunen is also the head basketball coach atRidgeview High School
