Michael Devoe

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Michael Devoe
Michael Devoe.jpg
Devoe with Georgia Tech in 2019
No. 0–Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan
Position Shooting guard
League Ligat HaAl
Personal information
Born (1999-12-17) December 17, 1999 (age 24)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school
College Georgia Tech (2018–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Ontario Clippers
2023–2024 Salt Lake City Stars
2024 Memphis Hustle
2024–present Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan
Career highlights and awards

Michael Jaden Devoe (born December 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan of the Ligat HaAl. He played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

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Early life and high school career

Devoe began playing competitive basketball at age nine. [1] For three years, he played for Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. [2] As a junior, Devoe averaged 22.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. For his senior season, he transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. [3] He was teammates with RJ Barrett, Filip Petrušev and Andrew Nembhard. Devoe helped Montverde achieve a 35–0 record and win the High School Nationals title. [4] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Georgia Tech over offers from USC and Wake Forest. [5]

College career

As a freshman at Georgia Tech, Devoe averaged 9.7 points per game. [6] On November 20, 2019, he recorded a season-high 34 points and nine rebounds in an 82–78 loss to Georgia. [7] Devoe averaged 16 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in his sophomore season, earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honorable mention. [8] On February 20, 2021, he scored a junior season-high 29 points, shooting 7-of-11 from three-point range, in an 87–60 win over Miami (Florida). [9] He was named ACC tournament MVP after leading Georgia Tech to its first title since 1993. [10] As a junior, Devoe averaged 15 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, repeating on the All-ACC honorable mention. After the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, but ultimately returned to Georgia Tech. [11] On November 20, 2021, Devoe scored a career-high 37 points in a 88–78 win over Georgia. [12] He was named to the Third Team All-ACC as a senior. [13]

Professional career

Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)

On October 24, 2022, Devoe joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster. [14]

On June 8, 2023, Devoe was selected by the Rip City Remix in the 2023–24 NBA G League Expansion Draft [15]

Salt Lake City Stars (2023–2024)

On September 14, 2023, Devoe's rights were traded to the Salt Lake City Stars. [16] On October 11, he signed with the Utah Jazz, [17] but was waived six days later. [18] On October 30, he joined the Stars. [19]

Memphis Hustle (2024)

On January 26, 2024, Devoe was traded to the Memphis Hustle for a 2024 first-round pick. [20]

Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan (2024–present)

On May 12, 2024, Devoe signed with Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan of the Ligat HaAl. [21]

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
2018–19 Georgia Tech 322332.2.401.393.7103.32.51.4.59.7
2019–20 Georgia Tech 282835.1.476.427.7503.93.41.2.116.0
2020–21 Georgia Tech 262635.0.455.400.7534.33.31.3.315.0
2021–22 Georgia Tech 312934.5.462.365.7334.93.11.4.417.9
Career11710634.1.452.393.7364.13.11.3.314.6

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