Brad Oleson
Bradley Scott Oleson Lashinski is an American-born naturalized Spanish former professional basketball player. He is a tall point guard-shooting guard. His hometown of North Pole, Alaska, celebrates Brad Oleson Day every year on April 24.
Professional career
Oleson began his professional career in the year 2005, with the Dodge City Legend of the USBL. He then moved to Rosalía de Castro, where he first played in the Spanish LEB2 League, and then later in the Spanish LEB League. In 2008, he joined the Spanish ACB League club Fuenlabrada. In 2009, he was supposed to play for Real Madrid, but his rights were soon transferred to rivals Caja Laboral, in exchange for Pablo Prigioni and Sergi Vidal.On 28 January 2013, Oleson signed a two-year deal with the Spanish team FC Barcelona Regal. On March 3, 2015, he signed a two-year extension with the club.
On 13 July 2017, Oleson signed a two-year contract with Spanish club UCAM Murcia.
Spain national team
In October 2009, Oleson acquired Spanish nationality, and was selected to the senior men's Spain national team training camp pre-squad for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.Awards and accomplishments
- Top of The World Tournament: MVP
- 2x Great Northwest Athletic Conference: Steals Leader
- 2x Great Northwest Athletic Conference: Scoring Leader
- 2x Great Northwest Athletic Conference: Player of the Year
- Great Northwest Athletic Conference: 3 Point Shots Made Leader
- University of Alaska Fairbanks: All-Time Career Scoring Leader
- NCAA Division II All-American First Team:
- USBL All-Rookie Team:
- USBL Champion:
- Spanish LEB2 Champion:
- Spanish League Rising Star Award:
- 2x Spanish League Champion:
- Spanish Cup Winner:
- Spanish Supercup Winner: