Scottie Lindsey Explained

Scottie Lindsey
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:210
League:CEBL
Team:Winnipeg Sea Bears
Number:10
Birth Date:20 May 1996
Birth Place:Hillside, Illinois, U.S.
High School:Fenwick (Oak Park, Illinois)
College:Northwestern (2014–2018)
Draft Year:2018
Career Start:2018
Years1:2018–2019
Team1:Grand Rapids Drive
Years2:2019–2020
Team2:Erie BayHawks
Years3:2020–2021
Team3:Benfica
Years4:2021–2022
Team4:Windy City Bulls
Years5:2022
Team5:Saskatchewan Rattlers
Years6:2022–2023
Team6:Maine Celtics
Years7:2023-2024
Team7:Long Island Nets
Years8:2024
Team8:Windy City Bulls
Years9:2024–present
Team9:Winnipeg Sea Bears
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Scott Christopher Lindsey (born May 20, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He played college basketball for the Northwestern Wildcats.

High school career

Lindsey was a star basketball player at Fenwick High School. Before his senior season, Lindsey broke his leg during a pick-up game at a summer recruiting visit to Vanderbilt. He joined coach Chris Collins's first recruiting class at Northwestern.

College career

Lindsey was a four year player for Northwestern. As a freshman he played 31 games and started 10 games and averaged 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.[1] As a sophomore he played 31 games and 3 starts and put up 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.[2] Lindsey was named Big Ten player of the week on January 16, 2017 after contributing 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in a win over Iowa.[3] As a junior, he was a key piece along with Bryant McIntosh to lead Northwestern to a win over 9th seeded Vanderbilt and a Round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament.[4] He put up 14.1 points, and 3.8 rebounds per game.[5] He was recognized as a 2017 All-Big Ten team 3rd team selection by the coaches and Honorable Mention by the media.[6] As a senior he came in at 19th in school history with 1,270 points and averaged 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, hitting 36.2 percent of his 3-pointers.[7]

SEASON AVERAGES
SEASONTEAMMINFGM-FGAFG%3PM-3PA3P%FTM-FTAFT%REBASTBLKSTLPFTOPTS
2017-18NW32.15.3-13.3.3992.5-6.8.3622.1-2.6.8293.81.70.40.52.61.615.2
2016-17NW30.65.1-12.0.4241.8-5.6.3222.1-2.5.8403.82.30.30.92.31.414.1
2015-16NW18.92.3-5.3.4361.2-3.0.4090.5-0.7.7392.31.40.20.52.20.86.4
2014-15NW15.11.6-4.1.4050.7-2.1.3540.4-0.5.6472.30.50.40.31.90.64.4

Professional career

Grand Rapids Drive (2018–2019)

Lindsey played in the 2018 NBA Summer League with the Detroit Pistons.[8] He joined the roster of their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive.[7] In December 2018, Lindsey suffered a season-ending injury and was released by the Drive. He averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds in 15 games.[9]

Erie BayHawks (2019–2020)

For the 2019–20 season, Lindsey joined the Erie BayHawks of the G League.[10] On March 3, 2020, Lindsey had 16 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists in a loss to the Long Island Nets. He averaged 10.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.[11]

Lindsey signed with Benfica of the Portuguese Basketball League on June 21, 2020.[12]

Windy City Bulls (2021–2022)

Lindsey was selected with the 17th pick in the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Windy City Bulls.[13]

Lindsey signed with the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League on April 27, 2022.[14]

Maine Celtics (2022–2023)

On October 24, 2022, Lindsey joined the Maine Celtics training camp roster.[15]

Long Island Nets (2023-2024)

On September 25, 2023, Lindsey's rights were traded to the Long Island Nets.[16] The next day, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets,[17] but was waived on September 28.[18] On October 28, he joined Long Island,[19] but was waived on January 4, 2024.[20]

Return to Windy City (2024)

On January 6, 2024, Lindsey returned to the Windy City Bulls.[21]

Winnipeg Sea Bears (2024–present)

On June 22, 2024, Lindsey signed with the Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Northwestern Wildcats 2015-2016 Overall Rank: #94 . College Sports Madness . November 4, 2018.
  2. Web site: Burton . Josh . Northwestern basketball player previews: SG Scottie Lindsey . Inside NU . November 4, 2018.
  3. News: Duber . Vinnie . Northwestern's Scottie Lindsey named Big Ten Player of the Week . November 4, 2018 . . January 16, 2017.
  4. Web site: Gift free throws help Northwestern get past Vanderbilt for first-ever tourney win. ESPN. Associated Press. March 20, 2017. March 16, 2017.
  5. News: Sipple . George . Big Ten basketball preview: Michigan State leads the way . November 4, 2018 . . November 10, 2017.
  6. Web site: 2016–17 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team. March 7, 2017. March 6, 2017. CSTV.com. March 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170307123951/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016-17_All_Big_Ten_Honors.pdf. dead.
  7. News: Schoch . Matt . Casey wants team focus as Drummond vs. Embiid battle looms . November 4, 2018 . November 2, 2018.
  8. News: Fenwick grad Scottie Lindsey training after stint with Pistons in NBA Summer League. Narang. Bob. Chicago Tribune. September 9, 2018. August 2, 2018.
  9. News: Wallner . Peter . Grand Rapids Drive add guard following season-ending injury to Scottie Lindsey . December 2, 2019 . MLive . December 21, 2018.
  10. News: Reilly . Josh . 'Hawks set to take flight . December 2, 2019 . . November 7, 2019.
  11. News: Scottie Lindsey: Makes impact Tuesday . May 21, 2020 . . March 4, 2020.
  12. Web site: Scottie Lindsey joins Benfica . Sportando . June 21, 2020 . June 21, 2020.
  13. Web site: 2021 NBA G League Draft Board . NBA.com . October 23, 2021 . October 23, 2021.
  14. Web site: Rattlers welcome NBA G League Scottie Lindsey. TheRattlers.ca. April 27, 2022. April 27, 2022.
  15. Web site: Maine Celtics Select Two in G League Draft, Announce Training Camp Roster. OurSportsCentral.com. October 24, 2022. October 24, 2022.
  16. Web site: Long Island Nets Acquire Returning Player Rights to Scottie Lindsey & A.J. Reeves. OurSportsCentral.com. September 25, 2023. September 26, 2023.
  17. Keith. Smith. The Brooklyn Nets announced they have signed guard Scottie Lindsey.. 1706680567566139816. KeithSmithNBA. September 26, 2023. September 26, 2023.
  18. Web site: Luke. Adams. Nets Waive Scottie Lindsey, Kyler Edwards. HoopsRumors.com. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023.
  19. Web site: Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster. NetsDaily.com. October 28, 2023. November 12, 2023.
  20. Web site: 2023-2024 Long Island Nets Transaction History. RealGM.com. January 7, 2024.
  21. Web site: 2023-2024 Windy City Bulls Transaction History. RealGM.com. January 7, 2024.
  22. Web site: Sea Bears Add American Three-Point Marksman Scottie Lindsey. SeaBears.ca. June 22, 2024. June 23, 2024.