Derek Needham G #5
Height: 5-11 (180cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82kg)
Born: Oct 20, 1990 (35 years old)
Hometown: Dalton, Illinois
Nationality: United States / Montenegro

Current Team: CB Girona
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Justin Haynes
NBA Draft: 2013 Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Fairfield (Sr)
High School: De La Salle Institute (Chicago, Illinois)
Derek Needham Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melih Mahmutoglu | Fenerbahce Beko, Turkey | International, National | 6: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 23 | 7.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 18 | 5 | 78.3% | Compare |
| James Birsen | Fenerbahce Beko, Turkey | International, National | 6: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 19 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 15 | 4 | 78.9% | Compare |
| Nikola Ivanovic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica, Orlandina Basket | International | 4: 2016-17 to 2020-21 | 18 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Nigel Hayes-Davis | Fenerbahce Beko, Galatasaray | International | 4: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 17 | 14.8 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 12 | 5 | 70.6% | Compare |
| Danilo Nikolic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 17 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | Compare |
| Justin Cobbs | Unicaja, Buducnost Voli Podgorica, Mersin BSB, KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | International | 6: 2019-20 to 2025-26 | 16 | 16.4 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Marko Guduric | Fenerbahce Beko | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 16 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | Compare |
| Zoran Nikolic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 16 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Tarik Biberovic | Fenerbahce Beko | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 15 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 11 | 4 | 73.3% | Compare |
| Suad Sehovic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 3: 2017-18 to 2020-21 | 15 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Joe Ragland | KK Crvena Zvezda, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Sidigas Avellino | International | 4: 2015-16 to 2024-25 | 14 | 14.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Errick McCollum | Fenerbahce Beko, Pinar Karsiyaka | International | 3: 2022-23 to 2024-25 | 14 | 14.1 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Sehmus Hazer | Fenerbahce Beko, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 14 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| O.D. Anosike | OpenJobMetis Varese, Le Portel, Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye, Siena | International, NCAA | 7: 2009-10 to 2022-23 | 14 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Jaka Blazic | Bahcesehir Koleji, KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovenia | International, National | 8: 2017-18 to 2024-25 | 13 | 9.9 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Melvin Ejim | Buducnost Voli Podgorica, Umana Venezia, Forca Lleida CE, KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | International | 4: 2016-17 to 2025-26 | 13 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Nemanja Gordic | KK Partizan, Buducnost Voli Podgorica, U-Banca Transilvania Cluj Napoca | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2022-23 | 12 | 11.9 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Sertac Sanli | Fenerbahce Beko, Turkey | International, National | 4: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 12 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Marques Green | Sidigas Avellino | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 12 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Maarty Leunen | Sidigas Avellino | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 12 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Ismet Akpinar | Fenerbahce Beko, ALBA Berlin, Ratiopharm Ulm, Galatasaray, Turk Telekom | International | 5: 2015-16 to 2024-25 | 12 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Mert Emre Eksioglu | Fenerbahce Beko | International | 2: 2023-24 to 2024-25 | 12 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 10 | 2 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Axel Bouteille | Unicaja, CSP Limoges, Turk Telekom, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 5: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 11 | 13.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Scottie Wilbekin | Fenerbahce Beko, Turkey | International, National | 4: 2018-19 to 2023-24 | 11 | 12.4 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | Compare |
| Pierre Pelos | Dreamland Gran Canaria, JL Bourg-en-Bresse, Fos Sur Mer Byers | International | 6: 2018-19 to 2025-26 | 11 | 11.3 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| John Shurna | Dreamland Gran Canaria, MoraBanc Andorra, Forca Lleida CE | International | 7: 2018-19 to 2025-26 | 11 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Dylan Ennis | KK Mega Bemax, Dreamland Gran Canaria, KK Crvena Zvezda, UCAM Murcia CB, Galatasaray, MoraBanc Andorra | International | 5: 2017-18 to 2025-26 | 11 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 9 | 2 | 81.8% | Compare |
| Edo Muric | KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovenia | International, National | 6: 2017-18 to 2022-23 | 11 | 7.9 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 8 | 27.3% | Compare |
| Erxhan Osmani | Anadolu Efes, Besiktas Icrypex, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 11 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Goksenin Koksal | Galatasaray, Turkey | International, National | 4: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 11 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 6 | 5 | 54.5% | Compare |
| Erkan Yilmaz | Anadolu Efes, Turk Telekom, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 11 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Ege Arar | Galatasaray, Socar Petkimspor, Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye, Turkey | International, National | 5: 2018-19 to 2023-24 | 11 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 5 | 6 | 45.5% | Compare |
| Gabriel Olaseni | Brose Baskets Bamberg, Mersin BSB, Banco di Sardegna Sassari, Giessen 46ers, London Lions, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul | International | 5: 2015-16 to 2024-25 | 10 | 13.8 | 7.6 | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Braian Angola-Rodas | Dreamland Gran Canaria, Turk Telekom, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Pinar Karsiyaka | International | 4: 2022-23 to 2025-26 | 10 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Pako Cruz | Tofas SC, Mersin BSB, Manisa Buyuksehir Belediye | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 10 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 1 | 9 | 10.0% | Compare |
| Ognjen Dobric | KK Crvena Zvezda | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2020-21 | 10 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Bugrahan Tuncer | Anadolu Efes, Galatasaray, Turkey | International, National | 5: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 10 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Dogus Ozdemiroglu | Anadolu Efes, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 10 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Aleksa Ilic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 3: 2017-18 to 2024-25 | 10 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 0.2 | 4 | 6 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Darius Conley | Saint Peter's | NCAA | 4: 2009-10 to 2012-13 | 10 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 1 | 9 | 10.0% | Compare |
| Filip Barovic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 2: 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 10 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 5 | 5 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Vaidas Cepukaitis | Juventus, Vytautas Prienu | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 10 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 3 | 7 | 30.0% | Compare |
| Yvon Raymond | Saint Peter's | NCAA | 4: 2009-10 to 2012-13 | 10 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1 | 9 | 10.0% | Compare |
| Branko Lazic | KK Crvena Zvezda | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2020-21 | 10 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 7 | 3 | 70.0% | Compare |
| Petar Popovic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 10 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 8 | 2 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Giovanni Severini | Sidigas Avellino | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 10 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Rakim Sanders | AX Armani Exchange Milan | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 9 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Daniel Oturu | Anadolu Efes, Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket | International | 2: 2023-24 to 2024-25 | 9 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Mantas Kalnietis | AX Armani Exchange Milan, ASVEL Basket | International | 3: 2015-16 to 2018-19 | 9 | 12.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Rok Stipcevic | Lietuvos Rytas, Krka Novo Mesto, Banco di Sardegna Sassari | International | 4: 2015-16 to 2020-21 | 9 | 10.1 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2 | 7 | 22.2% | Compare |
| Marius Runkauskas | Neptunas, Juventus | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 9 | 9.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Edgaras Ulanovas | Zalgiris, Neptunas | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 9 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 7 | 2 | 77.8% | Compare |
| Jerai Grant | Neptunas, BK Ventspils, ASP Promitheas Patras | International | 3: 2013-14 to 2021-22 | 9 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Lorenzo Williams | Neptunas, Eisbaren Bremerhaven, BK Ventspils | International | 3: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 9 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Jamel McLean | AX Armani Exchange Milan | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 9 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Laimis Kisielius | Neptunas, Vytautas Prienu | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 9 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Andrew Albicy | Dreamland Gran Canaria, MoraBanc Andorra | International | 7: 2018-19 to 2025-26 | 9 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Dejan Davidovac | KK Crvena Zvezda | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2020-21 | 9 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Sadik Kabaca | Galatasaray | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 9 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Nicolo Melli | Fenerbahce Beko, Brose Baskets Bamberg | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2024-25 | 9 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | Compare |
| Simas Galdikas | Neptunas | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 9 | 6.1 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Kenan Sipahi | Besiktas Icrypex, Pinar Karsiyaka, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 9 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Darius Thompson | Anadolu Efes, Valencia Basket | International | 3: 2023-24 to 2025-26 | 9 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Hakan Sayili | Besiktas Icrypex, Pinar Karsiyaka, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul, Socar Petkimspor | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 9 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Andrea Cinciarini | AX Armani Exchange Milan | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 9 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Brian Sacchetti | Banco di Sardegna Sassari, Gemani Basket Brescia | International | 4: 2015-16 to 2020-21 | 9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Ivan Buva | Sidigas Avellino, Royal Hali Gaziantep | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2019-20 | 8 | 16.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| James Palmer, Jr. | Galatasaray, Turk Telekom, JL Bourg-en-Bresse | International | 3: 2022-23 to 2024-25 | 8 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | Compare |
| Shane Larkin | Anadolu Efes | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 14.6 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mitchell Watt | ALBA Berlin, Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta, Umana Venezia | International | 4: 2015-16 to 2022-23 | 8 | 12.5 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Zygimantas Janavicius | Vytautas Prienu | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 8 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Sean Armand | Socar Petkimspor, KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, Iona | International, NCAA | 5: 2010-11 to 2023-24 | 8 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Robert Olson | Loyola (MD) | NCAA | 4: 2009-10 to 2012-13 | 8 | 11.3 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Krunoslav Simon | AX Armani Exchange Milan, Anadolu Efes | International | 3: 2015-16 to 2021-22 | 8 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Angel Delgado | Galatasaray, Pinar Karsiyaka | International | 2: 2022-23 to 2024-25 | 8 | 10.1 | 7.8 | 0.9 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Alen Omic | Buducnost Voli Podgorica, KK Crvena Zvezda, KK Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2024-25 | 8 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Kyle Gibson | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 1: 2017-18 | 8 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Devon Hall | Fenerbahce Beko | International | 1: 2024-25 | 8 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Axel Julien | JDA Dijon Basket, JL Bourg-en-Bresse | International | 4: 2018-19 to 2023-24 | 8 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Jonathon Thompson | Rider | NCAA | 4: 2009-10 to 2012-13 | 8 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Muhsin Yasar | Tofas SC, Pinar Karsiyaka, Royal Hali Gaziantep, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | Compare |
| Kyle Landry | Buducnost Voli Podgorica | International | 1: 2017-18 | 8 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Marko Pecarski | KK Partizan, FMP Beograd, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul, Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket | International | 5: 2017-18 to 2024-25 | 8 | 6.3 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Furkan Haltali | Anadolu Efes, Besiktas Icrypex, Pinar Karsiyaka, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Alshwan Hymes | Canisius | NCAA | 4: 2009-10 to 2012-13 | 8 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | Compare |
| Marko Jagodic-Kuridza | Buducnost Voli Podgorica, Telenet BC Oostende, KK Crvena Zvezda, Sixt Primorska | International | 4: 2017-18 to 2021-22 | 8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 6 | 2 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Egemen Guven | Anadolu Efes, Besiktas Icrypex, Yalova Group Belediye Spor, Bahcesehir Koleji, Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Ridvan Oncel | Anadolu Efes, Galatasaray, Turk Telekom, Darussafaka Basketbol Istanbul | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Berkan Durmaz | Turk Telekom, Pinar Karsiyaka, Turkey | International, National | 4: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 8 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Okben Ulubay | Galatasaray, Besiktas Icrypex, Turk Telekom, FMP Beograd | International | 4: 2019-20 to 2023-24 | 8 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Thomas Akyazili | Pinar Karsiyaka, Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Vaidas Kariniauskas | Zalgiris, Acqua San Bernardo Cantu, 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys, BC Igokea, Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius | International | 5: 2013-14 to 2024-25 | 8 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2 | 6 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Mahir Agva | Galatasaray, Turk Telekom, Pinar Karsiyaka, Walter Tigers Tubingen, Socar Petkimspor | International | 5: 2015-16 to 2024-25 | 8 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Deniz Kilicli | Mersin BSB, Pinar Karsiyaka, Demir Insaat Buyukcekmece | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Berkay Candan | Bursaspor, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2021-22 to 2024-25 | 8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| James Nunnally | Sidigas Avellino | International | 1: 2015-16 | 7 | 16.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Gintaras Leonavicius | Kedainiai Nevezis, Vytautas Prienu | International | 2: 2013-14 to 2018-19 | 7 | 15.3 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | Compare |
| Jerry Boutsiele | CSP Limoges, Pinar Karsiyaka, Bahcesehir Koleji | International | 4: 2018-19 to 2024-25 | 7 | 15.1 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Jaylon Brown | Pinar Karsiyaka, Bursaspor | International | 3: 2022-23 to 2024-25 | 7 | 15.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| David Logan | Banco di Sardegna Sassari, Sidigas Avellino | International | 2: 2015-16 to 2016-17 | 7 | 14.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Derek Needham averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









