Devonte Patterson Explained

Devonte Patterson
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:205
League:Liga Nacional de Básquetbol
Team:Club Atlético Lanús
Birth Date:1 November 1996
Birth Place:Bridgeport, Texas, U.S.
High School:Bridgeport
(Bridgeport, Texas)
College:
Draft Year:2020
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021
Team1:Omaha's Finest
Years2:2021
Team2:Iowa Wolves
Years3:2021
Team3:Grand Rapids Gold
Years4:2021
Team4:Wisconsin Herd
Years5:2021–2022
Team5:Lakeland Magic
Years6:2022–2023
Team6:Rayos de Hermosillo
Years7:2023–present
Team7:Club Atlético Lanús
Highlights:

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.<ref>News: LeRoy . Oscar . JC MEN’S BASKETBALL: Chaps roll past Ranger behind 2nd half surge . April 1, 2020 . . January 9, 2017. As a junior, Patterson averaged 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.[2] He was named to the First Team All-SWAC.[3] He declared for the 2019 NBA draft but withdrew to return to school.[4] Patterson was suspended for the first eight games of his senior season due to an error in draft paperwork.[5] On March 5, 2020, he scored a career-high 33 points and had 10 rebounds in an 80-71 loss to Alcorn State.[6] 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.[7]

Professional career

Omaha's Finest (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Patterson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks.[8] He did not make the final roster.[9] In 2021, Patterson joined Omaha's Finest of The Basketball League for its debut season.[10] [11]

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,[12] subsequently traded to the Iowa Wolves,[13] where he played in three games, before being waived on December 6.[14]

Grand Rapids Gold (2021)

On December 8, 2021, Patterson signed with the Grand Rapids Gold, appearing in four games.[15] On December 15, he was waived,[16] but was re-signed four days later.[17]

Wisconsin Herd (2021)

Patterson played one game for the Wisconsin Herd on December 24.[18]

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.[19]

Rayos de Hermosillo (2022)

Patterson joined Mexican team Rayos de Hermosillo in early 2022.[20]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Smith . Corbett . Wixon . Matt . Riddle . Greg . Gaming the System . April 1, 2020 . . July 23, 2015.
  2. News: Zimmel . Andrew . Air Force soars over Bobcat basketball in road opener . April 1, 2020 . The University Star . November 15, 2019.
  3. News:
    1. SWACMBB All-Conference Awards Announced
    . March 12, 2019. Southwestern Athletic Conference. March 12, 2019.
  4. Web site: Eighty-nine early entry candidates withdraw from 2019 Draft . NBA.com . April 1, 2020 . May 30, 2019.
  5. News: Faruado . Jeff . Cal Basketball: Bears Survive Messy Second Half to Beat Prairie View . April 1, 2020 . . November 26, 2019.
  6. News: Alcorn St. upsets Prairie View A&M 80-71 . April 1, 2020 . . . March 5, 2020.
  7. SWAC Announces 2019–20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Selections. . March 12, 2020 . March 12, 2020.
  8. Web site: Eddie. Sefko. Mavericks sign eight, including Barea, Iwundu, Burke. Mavs.com. December 1, 2020. December 1, 2020.
  9. Web site: Eddie. Sefko. Mavericks briefs: These players are ‘dumb and dumber,’ plus roster is set. Mavs.com. December 19, 2020. December 19, 2020.
  10. Omaha's Finest TBL. 1376325174274887680. 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. OmahasFinestBB. March 28, 2021. November 2, 2021.
  11. News: Jon. Nyatawa. The goal for Omaha's new basketball team? Make an impact in the community. Omaha World-Herald. April 8, 2021. October 13, 2021.
  12. Web site: 2021 NBA G League Draft Board. NBA.com. October 23, 2021. October 25, 2021.
  13. Web site: Iowa Wolves Announce Training Camp Roster and Finalize Coaching Staff. OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. November 2, 2021.
  14. Web site: Devonte Patterson: Placed on waivers. live. December 14, 2021. CBS Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215013935/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/devonte-patterson-placed-on-waivers/ . 2021-12-15 .
  15. Web site: Devonte Patterson: Added by Gold. live. December 14, 2021. CBS Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214233729/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/devonte-patterson-added-by-gold/ . 2021-12-14 .
  16. Web site: Devonte Patterson: Moved to waivers. live. December 17, 2021. CBS Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20211217185453/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/devonte-patterson-moved-to-waivers/ . 2021-12-17 .
  17. Web site: 2021-2022 Grand Rapids Gold Transactions History. RealGM.com. December 20, 2021.
  18. Web site: Skov . Alex . You Herd It Hear: Slipping Through the Showcase . Brew Hoop . . January 2, 2022 . December 24, 2021.
  19. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022.
  20. News: Rayos a defender su corona en Cibacopa a partir del 1 de abril. El Imparcial. Kevin. González. March 24, 2022. November 5, 2022. es.