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<div>{{Infobox basketball biography<br />
| name = Brion Rush<br />
| image = Brion Rush.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| position = [[Shooting guard]]<br />
| height_m = 1.86<br />
| weight_kg = 76<br />
| league = [[LNB Pro A]]<br />
| team = SLUC Nancy Basket<br />
| number = 35<br />
| nationality = American / Montenegrin<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|11|15}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Shreveport, Louisiana]]<br />
| high_school = Huntington (Shreveport, Louisiana)<br />
| college = [[Grambling State Tigers men's basketball|Grambling State]] (2002–2006)<br />
| draft_year = 2006<br />
| career_start = 2006<br />
| career_end = <br />
| years1 = 2006–2007<br />
| team1 = [[Aurora Basket Jesi]]<br />
| years2 = 2007–2008<br />
| team2 = [[Chorale Roanne Basket]]<br />
| years3 = 2008–2009<br />
| team3 = [[Strasbourg IG]]<br />
| years4 = 2009–2010<br />
| team4 = [[BC Triumph Lyubertsy|Triumph Lyubertsy]]<br />
| years5 = 2010–2012<br />
| team5 = [[BC Krasnye Krylia|Krasnye Krylia]]<br />
| years6 = 2012<br />
| team6 = [[Élan Chalon]]<br />
| years7 = 2012–2014<br />
| team7 = [[BC Astana|Astana]]<br />
| years8 = 2015<br />
| team8 = [[ratiopharm Ulm]]<br />
| years9 = 2016<br />
| team9 = [[KK Sutjeska|Sutjeska]]<br />
| years10 = 2016<br />
| team10 = [[Azad University Tehran BC|Azad University Tehran]]<br />
| years11 = 2016<br />
| team11 = [[Bàsquet Manresa|Manresa]]<br />
| years12 = 2016–present<br />
| team12 = [[SLUC Nancy Basket]]<br />
| highlights = <br />
* [[Russian Basketball Cup|Russian Cup]] MVP (2012)<br />
*[[Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|SWAC Player of the Year]] (2006)<br />
* 3× First-team All-[[Southwestern Athletic Conference|SWAC]] (2004–2006)<br />
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'''Brion Rush''' (born November 15, 1984) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[SLUC Nancy Basket]] of the [[LNB Pro A]]. He played college basketball for [[Grambling State University]].<br />
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==College career==<br />
Brion Rush played college basketball for [[Grambling State Tigers|Grambling State]] from [[Southwestern Athletic Conference]]. He averaged 19.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.8 apg and 1.7 spg during his college career. Rush was named SWAC Freshman of the Year in 2003, three times All-SWAC first team (in 2004-2006) and [[Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|Player of the Year]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/swac/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/depth-chart.pdf|title=SWAC Basketball Media Guide|publisher=www.swac.org|accessdate=21 December 2011}}</ref><br />
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==Professional career==<br />
Rush went undrafted in the [[2006 NBA draft]]. In August 2006, he signed a one-year deal with [[Aurora Basket Jesi]] of the [[Legadue Basket]].<ref>[http://sport.repubblica.it/news/sport/basket-aurora-jesi-preso-brion-rush/1681334 BASKET, AURORA JESI : PRESO BRION RUSH] {{it icon}}</ref><br />
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In June 2007, Rush signed a one-year deal with the French [[Euroleague]] team [[Chorale Roanne Basket]].<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/13869/180/roanne-inks-scorer-brion-rush Roanne inks scorer Brion Rush]</ref> For the 2008–09 season he signed with [[Strasbourg IG]]. He was the second best scorer of the season, averaging 21.20 points per game.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/france/76805/france-the-best-players-at-the-end-of-regular-season.html France, the best players at the end of regular season]</ref><br />
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In September 2009, he signed a one-year deal with [[BC Triumph Lyubertsy|Triumph Lyubertsy]] of Russia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140906223240/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2009-10/i/57987/3695/triumph-adds-scoring-ace-brion-rush TRIUMPH adds scoring ace Brion Rush]</ref> In July 2010, he signed a two-year deal with another Russian club [[BC Krasnye Krylia]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140906223318/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/home/transactions/eurocup-2010-11/i/73938/4674/krasnye-krylia-tabs-rush-anisimov KRASNYE KRYLIA tabs Rush, Anisimov]</ref><br />
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In October 2012, he signed a short-term deal with [[Élan Chalon]] of France.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/france/95665/chalon-signs-brion-rush-to-a-short-term-deal-to-replace-denmon.html Chalon signs Brion Rush to a short-term deal to replace Denmon]</ref> After the contract expired, he left Chalon.<ref>[http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/brion-rush-parts-ways-with-chalon/ Brion Rush leaves Chalon ]</ref> In December 2012, he signed with [[BC Astana]] of Kazakhstan.<ref>[http://www.eurobasket.com/VTB-United-League/basketball.asp?NewsID=298139 Brion Rush is a newcomer at BC Astana]</ref> In April 2014, he re-signed with Astana for one more season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/cups/vtb-league/100794/bc-astana-keeps-brion-rush-and-david-simon.html BC Astana keeps Brion Rush and David Simon]</ref><br />
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In February 2015, Rush signed with [[ratiopharm Ulm]] of Germany for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/151922/brion-rush-inks-with-ratiopharm-ulm.html Brion Rush inks with Ratiopharm Ulm]</ref><br />
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On December 29, 2015, he signed with the Montenegrin club [[KK Sutjeska|Sutjeska]].<ref>[http://www.aba-liga.com/news/tabid/86/id/35885/sutjeska-signed-with-brion-rush.aspx Sutjeska signed with Brion Rush]</ref> On February 17, 2016, he parted ways with Sutjeska.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/montenegro/191218/brion-rush-leaves-kk-sutjeska-to-sign-in-iran.html Brion Rush leaves KK Sutjeska to sign in Iran]</ref> The next day, he signed with [[Azad University Tehran BC|Azad University Tehran]] of the [[Iranian Basketball Super League]].<ref>[http://www.court-side.com/news/brion-rush-to-play-for-azad/ Brion Rush to play for Azad]</ref><br />
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In October 2016, Rush agreed a one-month with Spanish club [[Bàsquet Manresa|ICL Manresa]].<ref>[http://www.basquetmanresa.com/licl-manresa-contracta-temporalment-brion-rush/ L’ICL Manresa contracta temporalment Brion Rush] {{es icon}}</ref> On December 18, 2016, he signed with French club [[SLUC Nancy Basket]].<ref>[http://www.sluc-basket.fr/brion-rush-en-renfort/ BRION RUSH EN RENFORT.] {{fr icon}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=TEZ Euroleague.net profile]<br />
* [http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Brion_Rush/22770 Eurobasket.com profile]<br />
* [http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6035023/playerview.html FIBA.com profile]<br />
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brion-rush-1.html Brion Rush college stats]<br />
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Shreveport, Louisiana]]</div>Bluesangrelhttps://en.encyclopedia.kz/index.php/Saryarka_VelodromeSaryarka Velodrome2015-08-15T20:09:04Z<p>Bluesangrel: </p>
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<div>{{infobox stadium<br />
| stadium_name = Saryarka Velodrome<br />
| logo_image = [[File:Saryarka Velodrome Logo.png|130px]]<br />
| image = [[File:Saryarka Velodrome (inside).JPG|270px]]<br />
| full_name = <br />
| location = 45A, Qabanbay Batyr ave.<br>[[Astana]], [[Kazakhstan]]<br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|51|6|17|N|71|24|18|E|type:landmark_region:KZ_scale:2000|display=it}}<br />
| surface = [[Pinus sibirica|Siberian Pine]]<br />
| built = 2009–2011<br />
| opened = 2011<br />
| architect = <br />
| general_contractor = <br />
| tenants = [[BC Astana]] ([[VTB United League]])<br/>2012–present<br/>[[Astana Pro Team]]<br/>([[UCI World Tour]])<br/>2011–present<br />
| seating_capacity = [[Cycling]]: 9,270<br />
| website = [http://velotrek.kz/index.php/en/# www.velotrek.kz]<br />
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The '''Saryarka Velodrome''' ({{lang-kk|Сарыарқа велотрегі}}; {{lang-ru|Велотрек Сарыарка}}) is an indoor cycle-racing track or [[velodrome]] that is located in [[Astana]], [[Kazakhstan]]. Constructed in the shape of a [[Bicycle helmet|racer's helmet]], the velodrome is a unique sports complex that not only houses a [[cycling track]], but its 58,000 metre square surface area also contains a sports courts, a [[fitness centre]], a [[swimming pool]], a [[basketball court]], an [[ice rink]], as well as conference halls, a restaurant and a hotel. It is mainly used for [[cycling]] and [[basketball]]. <br />
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The [[seating capacity]] of the arena is 9,270<ref>[http://velotrek.kz/eng/velotrek/dop_vozmozhnosti/basketbolnyi_klub_astana/ Astana Basketball Club Home arena: Saryarka Cycle Track (9270 viewers).]</ref><ref>[http://bcastana.kz/en/page/home_arena Home Arena: "The Republican cycle track" Sary-Arka" (9270 spectators).]</ref> for [[cycling]], being able to use only the permanent tiers of seating. Additional temporary tiers of seating can be added around the court area for basketball games.<br />
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==History==<br />
The track hosted the opening round of the [[2011–12 UCI Track Cycling World Cup]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/track/article/tra20111027--Preview--UCI-Track-Cycling-World-Cup-Round-1---Astana--Kazakhstan-0 |title=Preview: 2011 UCI Track World Cup Round 1 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=October 27, 2011 |publisher=[[British Cycling]] |accessdate=November 18, 2013}}</ref> The arena was used during the [[2011 Asian Winter Games]] for [[Short track speed skating at the 2011 Asian Winter Games|short track speed skating]]. It is the home arena of the [[VTB United League]] professional basketball club [[BC Astana]].<br />
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*[http://velotrek.kz/eng/index.php Official website]<br />
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[[Category:Basketball venues in Kazakhstan]]<br />
[[Category:Sports venues in Astana]]<br />
[[Category:Velodromes in Kazakhstan]]<br />
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