Damion Baugh (born August 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs.
| No. 2 – Westchester Knicks | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 2000 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | |
| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | South Bay Lakers |
| 2024–present | Westchester Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life and high school career
editBaugh attended Cane Ridge High School for two seasons before transferring to Lincoln Academy. For his senior season, he joined Tennessee Prep Academy.[1] He averaged 23.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. Ranked the No. 86 prospect in his class by Rivals.com, Baugh committed to play college basketball at Memphis.[2]
College career
editAs a freshman, Baugh averaged 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Following the season, Baugh transferred to TCU.[2] Baugh averaged 10.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game as a junior. Following the season, he signed with an NBA certified agent, and served a six-game suspension.[3] As a senior, Baugh averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, helping TCU reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament.[4] He was named to the Seond Team All-Big 12.[5]
Professional career
editSouth Bay Lakers (2023–2024)
editAfter going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Baugh signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 7, 2023.[6][7] However, he was waived on October 16[8] and twelve days later, he joined the South Bay Lakers.[9]
Westchester Knicks (2024–present)
editOn October 2, 2024, Baugh signed with the New York Knicks,[10] but was waived on October 9.[11] On October 28, he joined the Westchester Knicks.[12]
References
edit- ^ Giannotto, Mark (July 23, 2018). "Antavion Collum, Damion Baugh put Tennessee Prep on the college basketball recruiting map". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Frogs Add Memphis Transfer Baugh". TCU Horned Frogs. April 16, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "TCU's Damion Baugh serving 6-game ban for signing with agent". ESPN. Associated Press. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "TCU's Damion Baugh staying in NBA draft while Emanuel Miller returns to Frogs, reports say". The Dallas Morning News. June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. March 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Four Players". NBA.com. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Davis (June 26, 2023). "Basketball: Damion Baugh Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Los Angeles Lakers Waive Three Players". NBA.com. October 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 2, 2024). ".@nyknicks Sign Damion Baugh to Exhibit 10 Contract" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 9, 2024). ".@nyknicks Waive Damion Baugh and Alex O'Connell" (Tweet). Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2024-25 NBA G League Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.