Adam Hess

Adam Hess (born April 4, 1981) is an American-German retired professional basketball player who last played for Phoenix Hagen in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga.[2] He previously played for ratiopharm Ulm.[3] After graduating from William & Mary in 2004, Hess began his career overseas with ČEZ Nymburk in the Czech Republic's National Basketball League. In his two seasons with the team, he was named an All-Star and his team won league championships. Hess has acquired German citizenship and is eligible to play for German national teams if he chooses.[4]

Adam Hess
Personal information
Born (1981-04-04) April 4, 1981
Warren, Michigan
NationalityAmerican / German
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolGrosse Pointe South
(Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan)
College
NBA draft2004: undrafted
Playing career2004–2016
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2004–2006ČEZ Nymburk
2006–2007Artland Dragons
2007–2008Chorale Roanne
2008–2009Artland Dragons
2009–2010Tarragona
2010–2012Artland Dragons
2012–2013Phoenix Hagen
2013–2015ratiopharm Ulm
2015–2016Phoenix Hagen
Career highlights and awards
  • NBLCR champion (2005, 2006)
  • 2× NBLCR All-Star (2005, 2006)
  • 2× First-team All-CAA (2003, 2004)
  • CAA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (2004)
  • Phoenix Hagen Team of the Century[1]

References

  1. Phoenix Hagen: Das sind unsere beiden Teams des Jahrzehnts WAZ.de, 2 January 2020. Accessed 5 January 2020. (in German)
  2. "Adam Hess moves to Phoenix Hagen". Sportando.com. June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. "Adam Hess joins Ratiopharm Ulm". Court Side. 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  4. Dearth, Sonny (July 5, 2013). "Star Track: Former W&M basketball standout Adam Hess signs with German pro team ratiopharm Ulm". Daily Press. Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2013.


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