Brian Ehlers
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1978 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bay Shore (Bay Shore, New York) |
| College | Lafayette (1996–2000) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brian Ehlers (born January 26, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who is best known for his collegiate career at Lafayette College from 1996–97 to 1999–2000. He then played professionally for several years before retiring from the sport to become a police officer in his hometown of Bay Shore, New York since 2010.
College
Ehlers spent his prep days playing for his hometown's Bay Shore High School.[1] After graduating in 1996, he continued his career at Lafayette. In his four seasons, Ehlers established himself as one of the more decorated players in school and Patriot League history.[2] During his tenure, the Leopards won three regular season conference championships, earned two berths to the NCAA Tournament, and compiled many more wins than losses.[3]
In all four years, Ehlers was chosen to the All-Patriot League team, and as both a junior and senior he was named the Patriot League Player of the Year, joining Colgate's Adonal Foyle as the only players in league history to win multiple player of the year awards to that point.[3][4] In the 1998 Patriot League Tournament championship game, Ehlers scored a still-standing record of 31 points.[3] His 1,836 career points were the fourth most in league history as of 2011–12 while being third all-time in Lafayette history.[3]
Professional and later life
After college, Ehlers spent time playing in the United States Basketball League for the Long Island Surf.[5] He then suited up in the British Basketball League (BBL) for the Newcastle Eagles, and it was during his time in the BBL that he led the league in three-point field goal percentage and free throw percentage.[3] His final professional team was Budapest MAFC of the Hungarian A League.[3] He averaged 20 points per game while playing for Budapest.[3]
Eventually Ehlers returned home and became a police officer in Bay Shore, New York.[3] He and his wife, Jamie, have two children, Emily and Matthew.[3]
References
- ↑ "Lafayette's Brian Ehlers Named Patriot League Player of the Year for Second Straight Season". GoLeopards.com. Lafayette College. March 3, 2000. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Five Join Maroon Club Hall of Fame". Lafayette Magazine. November 22, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Brian Ehlers". Player Profile. Lafayette College. 2000. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ↑ Bostrom, Don (March 4, 2000). "Patriot Player Of Year Goes To Ehlers, Again Lafayette Senior Guard Joins Adonal Foyle As Only Repeat Winners In League's History". The Morning Call. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Brian Ehlers Basketball Profile". Eurobasket.com. 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.