Born June 23, 1982
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Outlook:
He excels in transition,has a deadly mid-range jumpshot and a dangerous three point shot. Taliek has a very strong handle. Can penetrate to the tin with ease because of his quickness and physical strength. A great defender who puts a lot of pressure on the ball. Excellent quickness and excels in the open court ... A physical point guard who penetrates to the basket very well ... Natural leader on the floor ... Outstanding athleticism. NATURAL BORN WINNER (Champion of NCAA, Croatia, Bulgaria and Macedonia)
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Career:
1999-2000: St. John's Prep, Astoria, N.Y.: 22ppg, 6apg, 4spg
2000-2001: Connecticut (NCAA): 8.3ppg, 2.6rpg, 5apg
2001-2002: Connecticut (NCAA): 30 games: 9.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.2 apg
2002-2003: Connecticut (NCAA): 29 games: 7.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 4.8apg
2003-2004: Connecticut (NCAA): 39 games: 6.3ppg, 3.8rpg, 6.5apg
2004: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft)
2004: In June was signed by Adirondack Wildcats (USBL): 7 games: 10.1ppg, 1.1rpg, 4.3apg, 1.1spg
2004 July: Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando, FL (Washington Wizards)
2004 July: Rebook Vegas Summer League (Washington Wizards)
2004-2005: Idaho Stampede (CBA): 42 games: 11.3ppg, 3.2rpg, Assists-3(7.2apg), 1.1spg, FGP: 48.4%, 3Pts: 18.2%
2005: In March signed at Guaiqueries de Margarita (VEN-LPB) to replace injured Fred Vinson while he recovers, in June was put on the reserve list: 33 games: Score-5(18.5ppg), 1.8rpg, Ast-4(4.7apg), Steals-1(4.2spg), 2FGP: 55.0%, 3FGP: 35.0%, FT: 62.0%
2005 June: Chicago Bulls (NBA) minicamp
2005-2006: Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-D1), Turkish League: 19 games: 9.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 3.7apg, 2FGP: 53.0%, 3PT: 42.0%, FT: 55.0%; left in Feb.'06: 15 games: 11 ppg, 4.3 assists, then joined BOT Turow Zgorzelec (POL-DBL),: Polish League: 13 games: 12.5ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.6bpg, 2FGP: 61.4%, FT: 70.4%; but released shortly, then tested by KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (CRO-A1); Adriatic League: 7 games: 6.3ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 54.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 52.9%
2006-2007: Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (Turkey-TBL, starting five), tested but not signed, in Oct.'06 joined PBC Lukoil Akademik Sophia (Bulgaria-A1): Bulgarian League: 29 games: 6.5ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.2apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 64.9%, 3PT: 26.7%, FT: 47.6%; ULEB Cup: 10 games: 7.1ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 56.4%, 3FGP: 12.5%, FT: 37.5%
2007: July-August: Greater Hartford Pro-Am Summer League (Doc Hurley’s All Stars)
2007-2008: Atlanta Krunk Wolverines (CBA): 11 games: 10.3ppg, 2.2rpg, 3.8apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 62.8%, waived in Dec.'07 , in Jan.'08 moved to Feni Indistrija Kavadarci (FYR Macedonia-Superleague, starting five)
2008-2009: Pioneros de Quintana Roo-Cancun (Mexico-LNBP), in Nov.'08 moved back to Feni Indistrija Kavadarci (FYR Macedonia-Superleague, starting five): Balkan League: 10 games: 11.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 60.0%, FT: 63.6%
2008-2009: Pioneros de Quintana Roo-Cancun (Mexico-LNBP), in Nov.'08 moved back to Feni Indistrija Kavadarci (FYR Macedonia-Superleague, starting five): Balkan League: 10 games: 11.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 60.0%, FT: 63.6%
2009: In April signed at Toros de Aragua (Venezuela-LPB, starting five)
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Awards/Achievements:
Mc Donald's All-American High School Game -00
NCAA Sweet 8 -02
Big East Champion -02
Big East East Division Regular Season Champion -03
Big East Tournament Finalist -03
NCAA Sweet 16 -03
Big East Regular Season Runner-Up -04
Big East Tournament Champion -04
All-Big East Honorable Mention -04
NCAA Champion -04
Venezuelan LPB All-Star Game -05
Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB 2nd Team -05
Croatian A1 League Regular Season Champion -06
Croatian A1 League Champion -06
Bulgarian League Regular Season Champion -07
Bulgarian League Champion -07
Bulgarian Cup Winner -07
Balkan League Semifinals -09
Macedonian League Champion -08