Proctor was born in Sydney, New South Wales,[1] to an Australian mother and an American-born father. His father, Rod, is a former professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League.[2] Proctor attended Bangor Public School throughout his upbringing[3] and grew up playing an array of sports such as cricket, soccer and baseball but basketball was his highest priority.[4] He began playing junior basketball for the Sutherland Sharks and represented his home state of New South Wales at numerous national championships.[5]
In 2021, Proctor received a scholarship to attend the NBA Global Academy in Canberra.[6] He played for the BA Centre of Excellence in the Waratah League in 2021, averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in seven games.[7] The following year, he played for the Centre of Excellence in the NBL1 during the 2022 season, averaging 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game.[7]
In April 2022, Proctor committed to join the Duke Blue Devils.[9] He averaged 9.4 points and 3.3 assists per game as a freshman in the 2022–23 season, shooting 38.1% from the field. Proctor was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.[10]
As a sophomore in 2023–24, Proctor played 32 games and averaged 10.5 points, three rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.[11]
As a junior in 2024–25, Proctor played 38 games and averaged 12.4 points, three rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.[11]
In April 2025, Proctor declared for the NBA draft.[12]
Professional career
On 26 June 2025, Proctor was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 49th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.[13] On 1 July 2025, Proctor signed a four-year, $8.69 million deal with the Cavaliers. The first two years were fully guaranteed, with a partially guaranteed third year, and a team option on the fourth year.[14][15]
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