Matt Balanc

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Matt Balanc
Horsens IC
Position Shooting guard
League Basketligaen
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Springbrook
(White Oak, Maryland)
College Quinnipiac (2019–2024)
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024-present Horsens IC
Career highlights and awards

Matthew Balanc is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Quinnipiac of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

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Early life and high school career

Balanc attended Springbrook High School in Maryland. As a senior, he averaged 17.6 points per game. [1] Balanc committed to play college basketball at Quinnipiac, choosing the Bobcats over UMBC, Florida Gulf Coast, Rhode Island, and UMass. [2]

College career

Balanc redshirted his true freshman season, and averaged 7.3 points per game as a redshirt freshman. His playing time declined as a sophomore and he posted 3.9 points per game. [3] As a junior, Balanc averaged 14.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, earning Second Team All-MAAC honors. [4] He averaged 12 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a senior. [5] As a fifth-year player, Balanc averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. [6] He was named MAAC Player of the Year. [7]

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References

  1. "Springbrook falls to Sidwell Friends in Capitol Hoops action". Montgomery County Sentinel. June 30, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  2. "Matthew Balanc's game is a slam dunk". Montgomery County Sentinel. August 15, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. Levasseur, Cameron (March 7, 2024). "Matt Balanc and Savion Lewis know the end is near. They're running toward it". Quinnipiac Chronicle. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. "Balanc, Jones Earn Preseason All-MAAC Status". Quinnipiac Bobcats . October 18, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. "#1 QU Begins Postseason Play in Atlantic City". Quinnipiac Bobcats . March 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. "Balanc leads Quinnipiac against Holy Cross after 25-point game". USA Today . Associated Press. December 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  7. Dayton, Kels (March 18, 2024). "Quinnipiac's Tom Pecora, Matt Balanc take home MAAC Coach, Player of Year awards". Hartford Courant . Retrieved July 12, 2024.