Silas Demary Jr.

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Silas Demary Jr.
No. 5–Georgia Bulldogs
Position Point guard
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-06-29) June 29, 2004 (age 19)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school
College Georgia (2023–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • SEC All-Freshman Team (2024)

Silas Demary Jr. (born June 29, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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Early life and high school

Silas Demary Jr. was born on June 29, 2004. Growing up, Demary Jr.'s hometown was Raleigh, North Carolina, where he first attended Millbrook High School. At Milbrook, Demary Jr. played basketball during his freshman and sophomore years. [1]

In his freshman year, Demary Jr. averaged 4.9 points and 1.6 rebounds, though he did help lead Millbrook to a 23–4 record and an appearance in the North Carolina 4A championship tournament. Demary Jr. improved his production his sophomore year, averaging 17.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, helping Millbrook go undefeated with a 19–0 record and winning the North Carolina 4A championship tournament. [2]

Demary Jr. transferred to Liberty Heights Athletic Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina for his junior year. In his lone season at Liberty Heights, Demary Jr. averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, with Liberty Heights achieving a 22–8 record for the year. [3] [4] [5]

Demary Jr. followed his head coach at Liberty Heights, Mike Wright, to Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina for his senior year. He averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists while at Combine Academy, which went 35–5 and was ranked 25th in the ESPN SCNext poll in Demary Jr.'s senior season there. [6]

Recruiting

In high school, Demary Jr. was rated as a four-star recruit. He was ranked No. 72 by 247 Sports. Demary Jr. originally chose to sign with USC under coach Andy Enfield. [7] However, due to receiving less planned playing time than originally promised, Demary Jr. decommitted from USC. [8] Instead, Demary Jr. signed with Georgia under coach Mike White [9] over such teams as Wake Forest, Alabama, NC State, Tennessee, and Arizona State. [10]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Silas Demary Jr.
F		 Raleigh, NC Combine Academy6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg)Apr 24, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Overall recruiting rankings:   247Sports: 72
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

    College career

    Demary Jr. was named a starter before his first game as a freshman. In his college debut, Demary Jr. scored eight points with five rebounds and two assists in a loss against Oregon. [11] On January 20, 2024, Demary Jr. scored a season-high 22 points in a loss against No. 8 Kentucky. [12] Demary Jr. also had games with 19 points scored, doing so on February 10 in a loss against Arkansas [13] and on April 2 in a loss against Seton Hall in the semifinals of the 2024 National Invitation Tournament. [14] Overall, Demary Jr. averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists his freshman year. He was named to the 2024 SEC All-Freshman team. [15]

    Personal life

    Demary Jr. is the son of Shanté and Silas Demary Sr. Demary Sr. played football in the Arena Football League, winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2005. [16]

    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
    2023–24 Georgia 373627.8.424.303.7063.82.51.4.49.7

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    References

    1. ↑ "Silas Demary Jr". Georgia Dogs. April 21, 2024.
    2. ↑ "Millbrook state champion Silas Demary Jr. is N&O athlete of the week". The News & Observer. April 21, 2024.
    3. ↑ "Liberty Heights Silas Demary Jr". The Charlotte Observer. April 21, 2024.
    4. ↑ "Silas Demary, Jr. is winning on the court and in recruiting". On3. April 21, 2024.
    5. ↑ "Silas Demary Jr. Steals Show at NBPA Top 100 Camp". Sports Illustrated. April 21, 2024.
    6. ↑ "2024 NBA Draft: A Conversation with Silas Demary Jr". Sports Illustrated. April 21, 2024.
    7. ↑ "Coach Speak: Silas Demary Jr. commits to USC". Rivals. April 21, 2024.
    8. ↑ "Why Silas Demary Jr. requested his release from the USC men's basketball program". Sports Illustrated. April 21, 2024.
    9. ↑ "2023 four-star guard Silas Demary Jr. commits to Georgia". 247 Sports. April 21, 2024.
    10. ↑ "Silas Demary Jr. Timeline Events". 247 Sports. April 21, 2024.
    11. ↑ "Dante scores 16, grabs 21 boards and Oregon beats Georgia in season opener for both in Las Vegas". ESPN. April 21, 2024.
    12. ↑ "Georgia Men's Basketball Rolling, Silas Demary Jr. a Major Reason Why". Sports Illustrated. April 21, 2024.
    13. ↑ "Arkansas hands Georgia its fifth straight loss". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. April 21, 2024.
    14. ↑ "Georgia men's basketball demolished by Seton Hall 84-67 to end season". The Red & Black. April 21, 2024.
    15. ↑ "Silas Demary Jr. Tabbed SEC All-Freshman". Georgia Dogs. April 21, 2024.
    16. ↑ "2024 NBA Draft: A Conversation with Silas Demary Jr". Sports Illustrated. April 21, 2024.
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