Devon Baulkman

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Devon Baulkman
Free agent
Position Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1991-11-10) November 10, 1991 (age 33)
Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2016: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016 OrangeAcademy
2017–2019 Westchester Knicks
2019–2020 Grand Rapids Drive
2021–2022 Motor City Cruise

Devon Jemel Baulkman (born November 10, 1991) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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High school career

Baulkman played high school basketball for Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge, Georgia.

College career

Baulkman played his first two years of eligibility at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. He set the school record for most points scored in a single game with 48. [1] On May 12, 2014, Baulkman signed paperwork to play for the Tennessee Volunteers. [2] Baulkman averaged 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game for the Tennessee Volunteers. [3] [4]

Professional career

Orange Academy (2016)

After not being selected in the 2016 NBA draft, Baulkman signed a deal with ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga, [5] but ended up playing for the ProB affiliate, OrangeAcademy, where he played eight games and averaged 17.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. [6]

Westchester Knicks (2017–2019)

On October 23, 2017, Baulkman was acquired by the New York Knicks G League affiliate team, the Westchester Knicks via team tryout. [7] [8] On March 19, 2019, he was waived. [9] [10]

Grand Rapids Drive (2019–2020)

Baulkman joined the Grand Rapids Drive for the 2019–20 season.

Motor City Cruise (2021–2022)

In 2021, Baulkman was selected in the third round of the NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise. [11] [12] On November 12, 2022, Baulkman was reacquired by the Motor City Cruise. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2014–15 Tennessee 31714.7.381.382.7952.3.6.6.14.7
2015–16 Tennessee 343227.4.373.333.8153.41.81.0.49.5
Career653921.4.376.346.8062.91.2.8.27.2

NBA G League

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Westchester 32316.2.370.373.8112.6.71.1.35.4
2018–19 Westchester 39720.5.411.358.7503.01.1.7.57.6
2019–20 Grand Rapids 36413.6.317.291.6321.5.8.4.25.5
2021–22 Motor City 9518.0.318.269.7141.7.9.6.14.6
Career1161917.0.367.327.7472.3.9.7.36.1

References

  1. Rucker, Wes (December 25, 2015). "Baulkman loving 'backbreaker' role for Vols". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. "Former Bainbridge hoops star signs to play for Tennessee Vols". sowegalive.com. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  3. "UT's Devon Baulkman delivers for Vols". thedailytimes.com. November 23, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  4. "Kevin Punter Jr. has played with a never-ending hunger". knoxnews.com. March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  5. "Ratiopharm tabs Devon Baulkman". eurobasket.com. August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  6. "Devon Baulkman at RealGM". realgm.com. August 28, 2016. Archived from the original on March 21, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  7. "Westchester Knicks Reveal 2017-18 Training Camp Roster". gleague.nba.com. October 23, 2017. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  8. "Analyzing the Westchester Knicks' Training Camp Roster". ridiculousupside.com. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
  9. "Westchester Knicks Waive Devon Baulkman". gleague.nba.com. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  10. "Devon Baulkman's Learning Experience Sums Up Great Journey in Westchester". ridiculousupside.com. April 1, 2019. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  11. "Devon Baulkman: Selected Round 3 in G League Draft". cbssports.com. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  12. "Meet the players vying for a spot on Pistons G League team". mlive.com. October 31, 2019. Archived from the original on November 2, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  13. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.