Matt Farrell
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1996)}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Matt Farrell
| image = Matt Farrell.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Farrell playing for Notre Dame
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 175
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|3|15}}
| birth_place = New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
| high_school = Point Pleasant Beach
(Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey)
| college = Notre Dame (2014–2018)
| draft_year = 2018
| career_start = 2018
| career_end = 2022
| career_position = Point guard
| years1 = 2018–2019
| team1 = Delaware Blue Coats
| years2 = 2019–2020
| team2 = Austin Spurs
| years3 = 2020
| team3 = Northern Arizona Suns
| years4 = 2020–2021
| team4 = Büyükçekmece Basketbol
| years5 = 2021
| team5 = Ironi Ness Ziona B.C.
| years6 = 2021–2022
| team6 = EWE Baskets Oldenburg
| highlights =
}}
Matthew Thomas Farrell (born March 15, 1996) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Notre Dame.
Early life
Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Farrell grew up in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey and attended Point Pleasant Beach High School. He committed to Boston College as a senior. However, his plans changed when the college fired Steve Donahue as the basketball coach in 2014.{{cite news|title=Farrell scores 37 as Notre Dame beats Boston College, 84-67|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400986266|access-date=May 22, 2018|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=February 17, 2018}} Instead, Farrell signed with Notre Dame in March 2014 because his grandfather Bob Farrell attended the school and frequently told stories of his time there.{{cite news|last1=Noie|first1=Tom|title=Special family moment: Grandfather of Notre Dame's Matt Farrell sees winning shot, milestone|url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/notredame/mensbasketball/special-family-moment-grandfather-of-notre-dame-s-matt-farrell/article_064a6cc8-1bb6-11e8-be12-334941361cff.html|accessdate=May 22, 2018|work=South Bend Tribune|date=February 27, 2018}} Farrell was the Asbury Park Press 2014 boys basketball player of the year after averaging 19.5 points, 5.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 steals per game as a senior. He led Point Beach to a 29–2 record and the second consecutive Shore Conference Class B Central division title. Farrell scored 1,431 points and dished out 545 assists in his high school career.{{cite news|last1=Christie|first1=Sherlon|title=Matt Farrell of Point Pleasant Beach boys basketball signs with Notre Dame|url=https://www.app.com/story/sports/high-school/2014/04/16/matt-farrell-of-point-pleasant-beach-boys-basketball-signs-with-notre-dame/7803127/|accessdate=May 22, 2018|work=Asbury Park Press|date=April 17, 2014}}
College career
Farrell joined the starting lineup for the postseason as a sophomore and helped the Fighting Irish reach the Elite Eight.{{cite news|last1=Edelson|first1=Stephen|title=Agent Keith Glass says Matt Farrell is an NBA player - no doubt|url=https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2018/03/27/agent-keith-glass-says-matt-farrell-nba-player-no-doubt/463934002/|accessdate=May 23, 2018|work=Asbury Park Press|date=March 27, 2018}} He averaged 14.1 points and 5.4 assists per game as a junior while shooting 42 percent from 3-point range as Notre Dame finished 26-10 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament's second round.{{cite news|last1=Carino|first1=Jerry|title=College basketball: Point Beach grads Dom Uhl, Matt Farrell ready to lead on big stage|url=https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2017/10/23/college-basketball-point-beach-grads-dom-uhl-matt-farrell-ready-lead-big-stage/778734001/|accessdate=May 23, 2018|work=Asbury Park Press|date=October 23, 2017}} He was an All-ACC Honorable Mention as a junior. Farrell missed several games in early January 2018 with a right ankle sprain, leaving Notre Dame without their two best players since Bonzie Colson fractured his foot.{{cite news|last1=Carlson|first1=Chris|title=Notre Dame point guard Matt Farrell ruled out against Syracuse (report)|url=http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2018/01/notre_dame_point_guard_matt_farrell_ruled_out_against_syracuse_report.html|accessdate=May 22, 2018|work=The Post-Standard|date=January 4, 2018}} On February 17, Farrell scored a career-high 37 points and made a school-record 10 3-pointers with seven assists to help Notre Dame defeat Boston College 84–67. He made a long 3-pointer to give Notre Dame the lead with eight seconds remaining in a win against Wake Forest on February 24 and finished with 21 points.{{cite news|title=Farrell's deep 3 propels Irish past Wake Forest 74-71|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400986279|access-date=May 23, 2018|work=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=February 24, 2018}} In the game, Farrell surpassed the 1,000 point mark for his career. At the conclusion of the regular season, Farrell was named to the All-ACC Third Team.{{cite web|url=http://www.theacc.com/news/2018/3/4/mens-basketball-acc-announces-all-conference-team-postseason-awards.aspx|title=ACC ANNOUNCES ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM, POSTSEASON AWARDS|accessdate=March 6, 2018|date=March 4, 2018|website=Atlantic Coast Conference}} As a senior, Farrell averaged 16.3 points and 5.3 assists per game. After the season, he signed with sports agent Keith Glass and participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
Professional career
=Rytas Vilnius (2018)=
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Farrell signed with the Miami Heat for the 2018 NBA Summer League.{{cite news |last1=Litman |first1=Laken |title=Bonzie Colson, Matt Farrell sign with Summer League rosters |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/notre-dame/2018/06/26/colson-farrell-sign-summer-league-teams/734957002/ |accessdate=July 5, 2018 |work=Indianapolis Star |date=June 26, 2018}} On July 31, 2018, he signed with Rytas Vilnius of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).{{cite web |title=Vilniaus "Rytas" pasirašė ilgalaikę sutartį su NCAA žibėjusiu Mattu Farrellu |url=https://www.bcvilnius.lt/lt/naujienos/bc-lietuvos-rytas/n/vilniaus-rytas-pasirase-ilgalaike-sutarti-su-ncaa-zibejusiu-mattu-farrellu-552/ |website=www.bcvilnius.lt |accessdate=July 31, 2018 |language=lt-LT |date=July 31, 2018}} On September 23, Rytas Vilnius and Matt Farrell parted ways.{{cite web |title=Rytas Vilnius part ways with Matt Farrell, sign Norbertas Giga |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/lithuania/289498/rytas-vilnius-part-ways-with-matt-farrell-sign-norbertas-giga.html |website=Sportando |accessdate=September 23, 2018 |archive-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004110340/https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/lithuania/289498/rytas-vilnius-part-ways-with-matt-farrell-sign-norbertas-giga.html |url-status=dead }}
=Delaware Blue Coats (2018–2019)=
On October 10, 2018, Farrell signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web |title=Team Signs Matt Farrell and DJ Hogg |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/team-signs-matt-farrell-and-dj-hogg |website=NBA.com |accessdate=October 11, 2018 |date=October 10, 2018}} Farrell was waived on October 12.{{cite web |title=Team Signs Jefferson, Johnson |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/team-signs-jefferson-johnson |website=NBA.com |accessdate=October 12, 2018 |date=October 12, 2018}} He was added to the Delaware Blue Coats training camp roster.{{cite web |title=Blue Coats Announce Training Camp Roster and Schedule |url=https://bluecoats.gleague.nba.com/news/blue-coats-announce-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/ |website=NBA.com |accessdate=October 27, 2018 |date=October 22, 2018 |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027232036/https://bluecoats.gleague.nba.com/news/blue-coats-announce-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/ |url-status=dead }}
=Austin Spurs (2019–2020)=
For the 2019–20 season, Farrell joined the Austin Spurs.{{cite web |title=AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER |url=https://austin.gleague.nba.com/news/austin-spurs-announce-2019-training-camp-roster/ |website=NBA.com |accessdate=December 5, 2019 |date=October 29, 2019 |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215225658/https://austin.gleague.nba.com/news/austin-spurs-announce-2019-training-camp-roster/ |url-status=dead }}
=Northern Arizona Suns (2020)=
On January 15, 2020, the Northern Arizona Suns announced that they had acquired Farrell from the Austin Spurs for the returning right to Peter Jok.{{cite web|first1=Jacob|last1=Withee|title=NAZ Suns Acquire Matt Farrell in Trade with Spurs|url=https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com/news/naz-suns-acquire-matt-farrell-in-trade-with-spurs|date=January 15, 2020|website=NBA.com|accessdate=January 15, 2020}} He suffered a hip injury in late February and missed several games.{{cite news |title=Matt Farrell: Dealing with hip injury |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/matt-farrell-dealing-with-hip-injury/ |accessdate=May 22, 2020 |work=CBS Sports |date=March 10, 2020}} Farrell averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.{{cite web |last1=Yahyabeyoglu |first1=Fersu |title=Buyukcekmece tabs Matt Farrell |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Turkey/news/640112/Buyukcekmece-tabs-Matt-Farrell |website=Eurobasket |accessdate=August 11, 2020 |date=August 11, 2020}}
=Büyükçekmece (2020–2021)=
On August 11, 2020, Farrell signed with Büyükçekmece Basketbol of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi. He averaged 14.2 points, 5.6 assist and 1.3 steals per game.
=Ironi Ness Ziona (2021)=
On August 13, 2021, Farrell signed with Ironi Ness Ziona B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Super League.{{cite web |title=Matt Farrell signs with Ironi Ness Ziona |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/matt-farrell-signs-with-ironi-ness-ziona/ |website=Sportando |access-date=August 13, 2021 |date=August 13, 2021}} On October 6, 2021, he has parted ways with the club.{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/ironi-nes-ziona-matt-farrell-part-ways/|title=Ironi Nes-Ziona, Matt Farrell part ways|last=|first=|date=October 6, 2021|website=|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=October 6, 2021}}
=EWE Baskets Oldenburg (2021–2022)=
On December 13, 2021, Farrell signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg of the Basketball Bundesliga.{{cite web |title=Oldenburg lands Matt Farrell, ex I.Nes-Ziona |url=https://basketball.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/721226/Oldenburg-lands-Matt-Farrell-ex-INes-Ziona |website=Eurobasket |access-date=December 14, 2021 |date=December 13, 2021}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/matt_farrell_908417.html Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio]
- [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Matt-Farrell/Summary/80113 RealGM profile]
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Category:American men's basketball players
Category:American expatriate basketball people in Germany
Category:American expatriate basketball people in Israel
Category:American expatriate basketball people in Turkey
Category:Basketball players from Monmouth County, New Jersey
Category:Basketball players from Ocean County, New Jersey
Category:Büyükçekmece Basketbol players
Category:Delaware Blue Coats players
Category:EWE Baskets Oldenburg players
Category:Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball players
Category:People from Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Category:Point Pleasant Beach High School alumni