Noah Locke (born May 10, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Szedeák of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators, the Louisville Cardinals, and the Providence Friars.
 Locke with Florida in 2020 | |
| No. 10 – Szedeák | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 10, 1999 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Szedeák |
Early life and high school career
editLocke began playing basketball at the age of seven. He attended the McDonogh School, where he was coached by T. J. Jordan.[1] As a senior, Locke averaged 21.6 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game. Locke garnered USA Today First Team All-USA Maryland Boys Basketball honors. He finished his career as the all-time leading scorer at the McDonogh School with 2,350 points. Locke committed to playing college basketball for Florida over offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Providence and Xavier.[2]
College career
editOn January 11, 2019, Locke scored a career-high 27 points against Texas A&M. He averaged 9.4 points per game as a freshman.[2] As a sophomore, Locke averaged 10.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, and his 48.1 percent three-point shooting in Southeastern Conference play led the league.[3] He was hampered by a nagging hip injury, and underwent surgery in the offseason.[4] In the 2021 NCAA Tournament, he scored 17 points in a loss to Oral Roberts.[5] As a junior, Locke averaged 10.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, and he led the team with made three-pointers with 57. After the season, he transferred to Louisville.[6] Locke averaged 9.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and one assist per game for the Cardinals. He opted to use his additional season of eligibility and transfer to Providence.[7] Locked averaged 11 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in his final season.[8]
Professional career
editIn September 2023, Locke signed with Szedeák of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A.[9]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Florida | 36 | 26 | 25.4 | .375 | .379 | .775 | 2.3 | .6 | .4 | .0 | 9.4 |
| 2019–20 | Florida | 31 | 29 | 29.8 | .429 | .432 | .714 | 2.5 | .7 | .6 | .0 | 10.6 |
| 2020–21 | Florida | 25 | 24 | 29.0 | .425 | .404 | .778 | 2.4 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 10.6 |
| 2021–22 | Louisville | 32 | 25 | 26.1 | .358 | .342 | .714 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .4 | .1 | 9.6 |
| 2022–23 | Providence | 33 | 32 | 27.8 | .429 | .385 | .794 | 2.3 | .9 | .4 | .0 | 11.0 |
| Career | 157 | 136 | 27.5 | .401 | .386 | .758 | 2.4 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 10.2 | |
Personal life
editLocke is the son of Vanessa and Kyle Locke, both of whom played college basketball at Coppin State. His brother Kayel played basketball at UNC Greensboro before embarking on a professional career. His sister Paris plays for the McDonogh School team.[2]
References
edit- ^ Lee, Edward (March 2, 2019). "Guided by athletic family, McDonogh grad Noah Locke hitting mark for Florida men's basketball". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c Spalding, Ty (April 13, 2021). "Noah Locke is officially a Louisville Cardinal". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Hall, Graham (March 12, 2020). "Gators look to Johnson to fill possible scoring void". Gator Sports. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Marsh, Graham (November 11, 2020). "Noah Locke primed for healthier, quicker season". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Russell, Shannon (April 11, 2021). "Elite shooter Noah Locke picks Louisville basketball after Florida transfer". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Louisville lands ex-Florida guard Noah Locke as a transfer". The Washington Times. Associated Press. April 13, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Tipton, Joe (April 15, 2022). "Louisville transfer Noah Locke commits to Providence". On3.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Coren, Richard (October 12, 2023). "PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2023-24 SEASON PREVIEW". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Noah Locke a Szedeákban". Szte-szedeak.hu. September 6, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2024.