Devonte Patterson
![]() Patterson with Prairie View A&M in 2020 | |
Club Atlético Lanús | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | Liga Nacional de Básquetbol |
Personal information | |
Born | (1996-11-01) November 1, 1996 (age 27) Bridgeport, Texas, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Texas) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021 | Omaha's Finest |
2021 | Iowa Wolves |
2021 | Grand Rapids Gold |
2021 | Wisconsin Herd |
2021–2022 | Lakeland Magic |
2022–2023 | Rayos de Hermosillo |
2023–present | Club Atlético Lanús |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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.
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]
References
- ^ Smith, Corbett; Wixon, Matt; Riddle, Greg (July 23, 2015). "Gaming the System". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ LeRoy, Oscar (January 9, 2017). "JC MEN'S BASKETBALL: Chaps roll past Ranger behind 2nd half surge". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ Zimmel, Andrew (November 15, 2019). "Air Force soars over Bobcat basketball in road opener". The University Star. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "#SWACMBB All-Conference Awards Announced". Southwestern Athletic Conference. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "Eighty-nine early entry candidates withdraw from 2019 Draft". NBA.com. May 30, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ Faruado, Jeff (November 26, 2019). "Cal Basketball: Bears Survive Messy Second Half to Beat Prairie View". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "Alcorn St. upsets Prairie View A&M 80-71". ESPN. Associated Press. March 5, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "SWAC Announces 2019–20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Selections" (Press release). Southwestern Athletic Conference. March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ Sefko, Eddie (December 1, 2020). "Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke". Mavs.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ Sefko, Eddie (December 19, 2020). "Mavericks briefs: These players are 'dumb and dumber,' plus roster is set". Mavs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Omaha's Finest TBL [@OmahasFinestBB] (March 28, 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2021 NBA G League Draft Board". NBA.com. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Devonte Patterson: Placed on waivers". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Devonte Patterson: Added by Gold". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Devonte Patterson: Moved to waivers". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ "2021-2022 Grand Rapids Gold Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Skov, Alex (December 24, 2021). "You Herd It Hear: Slipping Through the Showcase". Brew Hoop. SB Nation. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Prairie View A&M Panthers bio
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