Devonte Patterson

Last updated
Devonte Patterson
Devonte Patterson (cropped).jpg
Patterson with Prairie View A&M in 2020
Free agent
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (1996-11-01) November 1, 1996 (age 27)
Bridgeport, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Bridgeport
(Bridgeport, Texas)
College
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021 Omaha's Finest
2021 Iowa Wolves
2021 Grand Rapids Gold
2021 Wisconsin Herd
2021–2022 Lakeland Magic
Rayos de Hermosillo
Club Atlético Lanús 2024
Career highlights and awards

Devonte Dawayne Patterson (born November 1, 1996) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at Ranger College and Prairie View A&M.

Contents

Early life

Patterson was homeschooled before 2014, when he moved in with Neal Hawks, the brother-in-law of Mark Cuban. Patterson enrolled at Bridgeport and helped led the team to the 2015 UIL Class 4A state basketball championship. [1]

College career

Patterson began his collegiate career at Ranger College before transferring to Prairie View A&M. [2] As a junior, Patterson averaged 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. [3] He was named to the First Team All-SWAC. [4] He declared for the 2019 NBA draft but withdrew to return to school. [5] Patterson was suspended for the first eight games of his senior season due to an error in draft paperwork. [6] On March 5, 2020, he scored a career-high 33 points and had 10 rebounds in an 80-71 loss to Alcorn State. [7] As a senior, Patterson finished third in the league in points per game (15.8), and ranked fourth in rebounds per game (6.4) while shooting 46.3 percent on a team that clinched back-to-back regular season titles. He was named SWAC Player of the Year. [8]

Professional career

Omaha's Finest (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Patterson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks. [9] He did not make the final roster. [10] In 2021, Patterson joined Omaha's Finest of The Basketball League for its debut season. [11] [12]

Iowa Wolves (2021)

On October 23, 2021, Patterson was selected with the 17th pick of the second round of the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Lakeland Magic, [13] subsequently traded to the Iowa Wolves, [14] where he played in three games, before being waived on December 6. [15]

Grand Rapids Gold (2021)

On December 8, 2021, Patterson signed with the Grand Rapids Gold, appearing in four games. [16] On December 15, he was waived, [17] but was re-signed four days later. [18]

Wisconsin Herd (2021)

Patterson played one game for the Wisconsin Herd on December 24. [19]

Lakeland Magic (2021–2022)

On December 30, 2021, following the Orlando Magic calling up several players from the Lakeland Magic due to injuries and infections in the NBA team, Patterson was acquired by Lakeland. He appeared in seven games, but was waived on January 24, 2022. Patterson was re-acquired by the Lakeland Magic on January 28, but was waived again on January 31. [20]

Rayos de Hermosillo (2022)

Patterson joined Mexican team Rayos de Hermosillo in early 2022. [21]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jared Cunningham</span> American basketball player (born 1991)

Jared Armon Cunningham is an American professional basketball player for Vojvodina of the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS). He played college basketball for Oregon State, where he was an All-Pac-12 first team selection before being selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Magette</span> American basketball player

Josh Magette is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic in the NBA and several teams overseas. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1995)</span> American professional basketball player

Justin Aaron Jackson is an American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michale Kyser</span> American basketball player

Michale Kyser is an American professional basketball player for Reeder Samsunspor of the Basketball Super League (BSL). He played college basketball for Louisiana Tech.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marquese Chriss</span> American basketball player (born 1997)

Marquese De'Shawn Chriss is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies and was selected in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft with the eighth overall pick by the Sacramento Kings. He eventually was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team as a member of the Phoenix Suns.

Derrick Griffin is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played basketball and football for Texas Southern.

Justin Nicholas Patton is an American professional basketball player for Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays. Patton was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, but was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2021-22, he led the Israeli Basketball Premier League in blocks per game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1997)</span> Canadian basketball player

Justin Nicholas Jackson is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. He was selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wes Iwundu</span> American basketball player (born 1994)

Wesley Deshawn Iwundu is an American professional basketball player for Rasta Vechta of the German Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Tra-Deon Hollins is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. Born in Omaha, he played for Omaha Central High School of his hometown. He started playing college basketball for Central CC-Columbus, before transferring to Chipola JC in 2014. In 2015, he moved to Division I college Omaha where he was named in the first team of the Summit League and earned the league's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2016 and 2017. Hollins was the NCAA Division I steals leader in 2016.

Oluwasimisola "Simisola" Shittu is a British-born Canadian professional basketball player for Kolossos Rodou of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He was one of the top-ranked players in the high school class of 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jemerrio Jones</span> American basketball player

Jemerrio Jones is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">B. J. Johnson (basketball)</span> American basketball player

Robert "B. J." Johnson Jr. is an American professional basketball player for Parma of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for La Salle and Syracuse.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isaiah Roby</span> American basketball player

Isaiah Roby is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hassani Gravett</span> American basketball player

Hassani Gravett is an American professional basketball player for Śląsk Wrocław of the PLK. He played college basketball for South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freddie Gillespie</span> American basketball player

Frederick Gillespie is an American professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the Serbian KLS, the Adriatic League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Carleton Knights and the Baylor Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carlik Jones</span> South Sudanese-American basketball player (born 1997)

Carlik Anthony Jones is an American-South Sudanese professional basketball player for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for the Radford Highlanders and the Louisville Cardinals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devin Cannady</span> American basketball player (born 1996)

Devin Cannady is an American professional basketball player for the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Princeton Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Dowtin</span> American basketball player

Jeffrey Dowtin Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aleem Ford</span> American-Puerto Rican basketball player

Aleem Ford is an American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.

References

  1. ↑ Smith, Corbett; Wixon, Matt; Riddle, Greg (July 23, 2015). "Gaming the System". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  2. ↑ LeRoy, Oscar (January 9, 2017). "JC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Chaps roll past Ranger behind 2nd half surge". Midland Reporter-Telegram . Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ Zimmel, Andrew (November 15, 2019). "Air Force soars over Bobcat basketball in road opener". The University Star. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  4. ↑ "#SWACMBB All-Conference Awards Announced". Southwestern Athletic Conference . March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Eighty-nine early entry candidates withdraw from 2019 Draft". NBA.com. May 30, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  6. ↑ Faruado, Jeff (November 26, 2019). "Cal Basketball: Bears Survive Messy Second Half to Beat Prairie View". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Alcorn St. upsets Prairie View A&M 80-71". ESPN . Associated Press. March 5, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  8. ↑ "SWAC Announces 2019–20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Selections" (Press release). Southwestern Athletic Conference. March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  9. ↑ Sefko, Eddie (December 1, 2020). "Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke". Mavs.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  10. ↑ Sefko, Eddie (December 19, 2020). "Mavericks briefs: These players are 'dumb and dumber,' plus roster is set". Mavs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  11. ↑ Omaha's Finest TBL [@OmahasFinestBB] (March 29, 2021). "We couldn't be more excited to announce our 2021 Opening Day RosterDouble exclamation mark This league is going to be Fire and we are ready! So blessed to be a part of giving guys an opportunity to fulfil their dreams of ProBasketball See you ALL on April Keycap digit nineDouble exclamation mark Check it outEyesDown pointing backhand index #OF #adifferentleague #OMAHA" (Tweet). Retrieved November 2, 2021– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Nyatawa, Jon (April 8, 2021). "The goal for Omaha's new basketball team? Make an impact in the community". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  13. ↑ "2021 NBA G League Draft Board". NBA.com. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Devonte Patterson: Placed on waivers". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Devonte Patterson: Added by Gold". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Devonte Patterson: Moved to waivers". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  18. ↑ "2021-2022 Grand Rapids Gold Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  19. ↑ Skov, Alex (December 24, 2021). "You Herd It Hear: Slipping Through the Showcase". Brew Hoop. SB Nation . Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  20. ↑ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  21. ↑ González, Kevin (March 24, 2022). "Rayos a defender su corona en Cibacopa a partir del 1 de abril". El Imparcial (in Spanish). Retrieved November 5, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.