Devin Vassell Explained

Devin Vassell
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:200
League:NBA
Team:San Antonio Spurs
Number:24
Birth Date:23 August 2000
Birth Place:Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
High School:Peachtree Ridge
(Suwanee, Georgia)
College:Florida State (2018–2020)
Draft Year:2020
Draft Round:1
Draft Pick:11
Draft Team:San Antonio Spurs
Career Start:2020
Years1:–present
Team1:San Antonio Spurs
Highlights:
Bbr:vassede01

Devin Anthony Vassell (; born August 23, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.

Early life and high school career

Vassell grew up in Suwanee, Georgia and attended Peachtree Ridge High School. As a senior, Vassell averaged 21.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and was named the regional Player of the Year by the Gwinnett Daily Post.[1] Vassell committed to play college basketball at Florida State over offers from Texas Tech, North Florida and Stetson.[2]

College career

As a true freshman, Vassell averaged 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game and led all ACC freshman with a .419 three-point shooting percentage.[3] [4] He scored a season-high 16 points on December 17, 2018, in a win over Southeast Missouri State.[5] Vassell made a three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime in the Seminoles' 65–63 win over Virginia Tech in the quarterfinals of the 2019 ACC men's basketball tournament.[6]

He was named a starter for the Seminoles' going into his sophomore season. Vassell was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2019 Emerald Coast Classic after scoring 16 points against Chicago State, 13 against 17th-ranked Tennessee and 13 points against Purdue in the final.[7] [8] [9] Midway through the season Vassell's play lead him to be considered as a potential first round pick in the 2020 NBA draft.[10] [11] He scored a career-high 18 points against Virginia in a 54–50 victory and set a new career high the next game with 23 points and 11 rebounds against Miami and was named the ACC co-Player of the Week.[12] [13] Vassell surpassed his previous career high with 27 points while going 7-for-7 on three-point shots against Virginia Tech on February 1, 2020.[14] Vassell missed a game against Syracuse for undisclosed reasons on February 15.[15] At the conclusion of the regular season, Vassell was selected to the Second Team All-ACC.[16] He led the team in scoring with 12.7 points per game and in rebounding with 5.1 per game and was second on the team in blocks (29), assists (49) and steals (42).[17] [18] Following the end of the season, Vassell announced that he would enter the 2020 NBA draft.[19]

Professional career

San Antonio Spurs (2020–present)

Vassell was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.[20] On November 27, he signed with the Spurs.[21] Vassell made his NBA debut on December 23, recording three points and three rebounds in a 131–119 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.[22] On April 17, 2021, Vassell scored a season-high 18 points, alongside three rebounds, two assists and two blocks, in a 111–85 win over the Phoenix Suns.[23]

On February 26, 2022, Vassell scored a regular season-high 22 points, alongside five rebounds and four assists, in a 129–133 loss to the Miami Heat.[24] On April 1, Vassell again scored 22 points, alongside four rebounds and three assists, in a 130–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.[25] Despite a season-high 23 points, alongside two rebounds and three assists, from Vassell, the Spurs were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament with a 103–113 loss.[26] The loss eliminated the Spurs from a chance to get a spot in the playoffs.

On November 4, 2022, Vassell scored a then career-high 29 points, alongside two rebounds and two assists, in a 106–113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.[27] On November 17, he again scored 29 points, alongside three rebounds and three assists, in a 112–130 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[28] Vassell underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on January 11, 2023[29] and made his return on March 2, 2023 in a victory against the Indiana Pacers.[30] [31] On March 19, 2023, he yet again scored 29 points.[32]

On October 2, 2023, Vassell and the Spurs agreed to a five–year, $146 million contract extension.[33] The contract signed by Vassell was the largest contract in Spurs franchise history.[34] On December 15, 2023, Vassell scored a career-high 36 points, alongside six rebounds and three assists, in a 129-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.[35]

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 62 || 7 || 17.0 || .406 || .347 || .843 || 2.8 || .9 || .7 || .3 || 5.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 71 || 32 || 27.3 || .427 || .361 || .838 || 4.3 || 1.9 || 1.1 || .6 || 12.3|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 38 || 32 || 31.0 || .439 || .387 || .780 || 3.9 || 3.6 || 1.1 || .4 || 18.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 68 || 62 || 33.1 || .472 || .372 || .801 || 3.8 || 4.1 || 1.1 || .3 || 19.5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 239 || 133 || 26.9 || .444 || .369 || .809 || 3.7 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .4 || 13.6

Play-in

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021| style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 1 || 0 || 9.9 || .333 || || || 1.0 || .0 || 1.0 || .0 || 2.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022| style="text-align:left;"| San Antonio| 1 || 1 || 36.9 || .467 || .538 || 1.000 || 2.0 || 3.0 || .0 || .0 || 23.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan=2| Career| 2 || 1 || 23.4 || .444 || .538 || 1.000 || 1.5 || 1.5 || .5 || .0 || 12.5

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Florida State| 33 || 0 || 10.7 || .437 || .419 || .679 || 1.5 || .6 || .5 || .3 || 4.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Florida State| 30 || 30 || 28.8 || .490 || .415 || .738 || 5.1 || 1.6 || 1.4 || 1.0 || 12.7|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 63 || 30 || 19.3 || .475 || .417 || .720 || 3.2 || 1.1 || 1.0 || .6 || 8.4

Personal life

Vassell's father, Andrew Vassell, played college basketball at Stony Brook.[36]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peachtree Ridge grad Devin Vassell turns into super sub as Florida State freshman. Paul. Thomas. Gwinnett Daily Post. March 4, 2019. January 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Devin Vassell commits to FSU basketball. David. Visser. TomahawkNation.com. SB Nation. May 3, 2017. January 17, 2020.
  3. Web site: STOCK RISING: CAN FSU'S DEVIN VASSELL EMERGE AS ONE OF THE TOP 3-AND-D PROSPECTS IN THE COUNTRY?. Brian. Geislinger. ACCSports.com. May 14, 2019. January 16, 2020.
  4. Web site: Florida State basketball guard Devin Vassell becoming a more all-around player. Wayne. McGahee III. Tallahassee Democrat. October 21, 2019. January 16, 2020.
  5. Web site: Trent Forrest leads Florida State past Southeast Missouri. Tallahassee Democrat. December 17, 2018. March 23, 2020.
  6. Web site: Big shots from Vassell, Mann help FSU defeat VT at ACC Tourney. Chris. Nee. 247Sports.com. March 14, 2019. January 16, 2020.
  7. Web site: Florida State edges Purdue in OT to win Emerald Coast title. Reuters.com. November 30, 2019. January 16, 2020.
  8. Web site: Devin Vassell, Patrick Williams lead Florida State to romp over Chicago State. Florida Times-Union. November 25, 2019.
  9. Web site: Devin Vassell leads Florida State over No. 17 Tennessee. Florida Times-Union. November 29, 2019.
  10. Web site: College basketball picks -- Can Duke or Louisville take charge in the ACC?. ESPN.com. January 17, 2020. January 17, 2020.
  11. Web site: 2020 NBA Draft Big Board: Who Is LaMelo Ball's Biggest Threat for No. 1?. Jonathan. Wasserman. Bleacher Report. January 16, 2020. January 17, 2020.
  12. Web site: Vassell, Polite help No. 9 Florida State edge Virginia 54-50. Bob. Ferrante. WNYT.com. Associated Press. January 15, 2020. January 17, 2020.
  13. Web site: Vassell earns first ACC honor for a 'Nole this basketball season. Chris. Nee. 247Sports.com. January 20, 2020. January 22, 2020.
  14. Web site: No. 5 FSU Seminoles ride record-tying 3-point shooting of Devin Vassell. Tampa Bay Times. Associated Press. February 2, 2020. February 3, 2020.
  15. News: No. 8 Florida State survives Syracuse without Devin Vassell . February 15, 2020 . . . February 15, 2020.
  16. Web site: 2020 ACC Men's Basketball Award Winners Announced. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 9, 2020. March 9, 2020.
  17. Web site: Watch: Devin Vassell 2019-20 Season Highlights. Yardbarker . March 19, 2020.
  18. Web site: FSU's Devin Vassell declares for the 2020 NBA Draft. Chris. Nee. 247Sports.com. March 23, 2020. March 23, 2020.
  19. Web site: Florida State's Devin Vassell declares for the draft. Rob. Dauster. NBCSports.com. March 23, 2020. March 23, 2020.
  20. Web site: Spurs select Devin Vassell and Tre Jones in 2020 NBA Draft. November 19, 2020. NBA.com. November 19, 2020.
  21. Web site: Spurs sign 2020 first round pick Devin Vassell. November 27, 2020. NBA.com. November 27, 2020.
  22. Web site: DEROZAN LEADS SPURS PAST GRIZZLIES AS MORANT HAS 44 POINTS . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  23. Web site: SPURS WIN 111-85, STOP SUNS' 10-GAME HOME WINNING STREAK . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  24. Web site: ADEBAYO SCORES 36 POINTS, HEAT TOP POPOVICH, SPURS 133-129 . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  25. Web site: SPURS MAINTAIN 10TH PLACE IN WEST WITH BIG WIN OVER BLAZERS . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  26. Web site: CJ MCCOLLUM LEADS PELICANS PAST SPURS IN PLAY-IN GAME . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  27. Web site: GEORGE, CLIPPERS RALLY PAST SPURS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT VICTORY . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  28. Web site: FOX SCORES 28 POINTS, KINGS BEAT SPURS FOR 5TH WIN A ROW . February 5, 2023 . NBA.com.
  29. Web site: 2023-01-05 . Spurs' Vassell out, set for procedure on knee . 2023-11-26 . ESPN.com . en.
  30. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Spurs News: Devin Vassell to return tonight against the Pacers . 2023-11-26 . Air Alamo . en-US.
  31. Web site: Spurs 110-99 Pacers (Mar 2, 2023) Final Score . 2023-11-26 . ESPN . en.
  32. Web site: Vassell, Johnson spoil Murray's return as Spurs top Hawks. March 19, 2023 . March 27, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  33. Web site: Spurs, G Devin Vassell agree to 5-year, $146 extension. October 8, 2023. ESPN. en.
  34. Web site: How the Spurs' new $146-million man Devin Vassell plans to earn his keep. October 8, 2023. expressnews.com. en.
  35. Web site: Spurs 129-115 Lakers (Dec 15, 2023) Box Score . 2023-12-16 . ESPN . en.
  36. Web site: 5 things to know about Florida State basketball guard Devin Vassell. Lana. Wynn. Tallahassee Democrat. January 16, 2020. January 16, 2020.

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