1. Norvel Pelle was prohibited from competing in college after failing to meet academic requirements, choosing to immediately turn professional in 2013.
37 Facts About Norvel Pelle
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Norvel Pelle then moved to the Dacin Tigers in Taiwan, where he was named an All-Star, and returned to the 87ers at the end of the season.
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In 2015, Norvel Pelle joined Lebanese club Homenetmen Beirut, leading the league in blocks.
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Norvel Pelle has played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz.
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Norvel Pelle holds Antiguan, American, and Lebanese citizenship, and has experience with the Lebanon national basketball team.
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When Norvel Pelle was three years old, his family moved to Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands, and when he was seven, they moved to United States for better work opportunities.
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Norvel Pelle's father was a welder, while his mother managed the garden center at a Home Depot store.
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Norvel Pelle's school was located near his family's residence in Long Beach, California.
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Norvel Pelle moved to Frederick K C Price High School in Los Angeles but was sidelined for his junior season due to transfer rules.
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Norvel Pelle was rated a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports.
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Norvel Pelle decommitted from the program, signing a letter of intent with Iona, but was again ruled academically ineligible.
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Norvel Pelle then played for Los Angeles College Preparatory Academy.
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Norvel Pelle scored a season-high 18 points on December 11,2013, against the Idaho Stampede.
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On July 29,2014, Norvel Pelle signed with the Dacin Tigers of the Taiwanese Super Basketball League.
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Norvel Pelle had a notable performance in December 2014 versus Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball, posting a double-double of 27 points and 26 rebounds.
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Norvel Pelle was named to the SBL All-Star Game and earned All-SBL honorable mention accolades from basketball website Asia-Basket.
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Norvel Pelle averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
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On December 14,2015, Norvel Pelle signed with Homenetmen Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League.
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Norvel Pelle joined the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association at the 2016 Orlando Pro Summer League.
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Norvel Pelle played for the Miami Heat at the 2017 NBA Summer League in both Orlando and Las Vegas.
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Norvel Pelle signed with the Delaware Blue Coats for their training camp roster.
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On January 23,2019, Norvel Pelle was suspended for five games without pay for violating the G League's Anti-Drug program.
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On March 30,2019, Norvel Pelle signed with Homenetmen Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League for the remainder of the season.
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On July 2,2019, Norvel Pelle signed with the Philadelphia 76ers with a two-way contract.
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On December 19,2020, Norvel Pelle was signed and then waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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On January 22,2021, Norvel Pelle was included in roster of the Canton Charge.
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On January 28,2021, Norvel Pelle signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was later waived by the Nets on February 16 after appearing in three games.
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Norvel Pelle was officially re-acquired by the Canton Charge on February 21,2021.
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On February 25,2021, Norvel Pelle signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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On November 15,2021, Norvel Pelle signed with the Cleveland Charge as a returning player.
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On December 25,2021, Norvel Pelle was signed to a 10-day contract by the Boston Celtics.
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In October 2022, Norvel Pelle joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
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Norvel Pelle was traded to the Capitanes de Ciudad de Mexico on February 14,2023, but didn't play for them.
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On September 8,2023, Norvel Pelle signed with Shahrdari Gorgan of the Iranian Basketball Super League.
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On July 19,2024, Norvel Pelle signed with Beirut Club of the Lebanese Basketball League.
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Norvel Pelle is a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, Lebanon, and the United States but represents Lebanon at the international level.
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Norvel Pelle debuted for them at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, averaging 9.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game, en route to a 6th-place finish.