Chris Flemmings facts for kids
| No. 1 – BK Levickí Patrioti | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 11, 1994 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Green Hope (Cary, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | Extraliga |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | Raptors 905 |
| 2018–2019 | ETHA Engomis |
| 2019 | Peristeri |
| 2019–2020 | Vilpas Vikings |
| 2020–present | Levickí Patrioti |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Christopher Alexander Flemmings (born March 11, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for BK Levickí Patrioti in Slovakia's top basketball league, the Extraliga. Chris played college basketball at Barton College and UNC Wilmington.
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Early Life and High School Years
Chris Flemmings was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He grew up in Cary, North Carolina. He went to Green Hope High School. There, he was chosen for the All Tri-Nine Conference team twice. He also became the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball.
College Basketball Career
Playing for Barton College
Chris started his college basketball journey at Division II Barton College. Not many Division I schools recruited him from high school. He became a starter during his first year. He averaged 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. His team, the Bulldogs, reached the Sweet 16 in the 2013 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament.
In his second year, Chris played even better. He averaged 19.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. He was named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year. He also made the first team All-Conference Carolinas.
Playing for UNC Wilmington
After his second year at Barton, Chris transferred to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His mother, Tracy Flemmings, helped him get a chance. She convinced the new Seahawks coach, Kevin Keatts, to offer Chris a spot as a walk-on.
Chris had to sit out one season because of NCAA transfer rules. After that, he immediately became a starter for the Seahawks. He led the team with 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He was the first walk-on player ever to be named first team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Chris was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2016 CAA men's basketball tournament. The Seahawks won the tournament, making it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years. Chris scored 18 points in their game against Duke in the 2016 NCAA tournament. After this great season, he received a scholarship for his senior year.
In his final year, Chris was again named first team All-CAA. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. The Seahawks won both the CAA regular season and conference tournaments again. In his last college game, Chris scored 18 points against Virginia in the 2017 NCAA tournament.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with Raptors 905
In the 2017 NBA G League draft, Chris was picked 7th overall by the Reno Bighorns. He was then traded to the Maine Redclaws. However, the Redclaws released him before the season started. On November 15, 2017, Raptors 905 picked him up. He played in only four games for them before being released on November 27, 2017.
Playing in Cyprus with ETHA Engomis
On September 6, 2018, Chris signed with ETHA Engomis in the Cyprus Basketball Division A. He had a strong season there. He averaged 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals over 24 games. He was named Rookie of the Year for the league. He also made the 3rd team All-Cyprus League and the All-Import team by EuroBasket.com.
Moving to Peristeri in Greece
After the Cyprus season ended, Chris signed with Peristeri in the Greek Basket League (GBL). He joined them on May 2, 2019, for the last game of their season and the playoffs.
Brief Stint with Greensboro Swarm
Chris was part of the training camp roster for the G League's Greensboro Swarm on October 27, 2019. However, he was released by the team on November 4.
Playing in Finland with Vilpas Vikings
On November 11, 2019, Chris signed with Vilpas Vikings in Finland's Korisliiga league. He averaged 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.5 steals in 12 games before leaving the team.
Joining Levickí Patrioti in Slovakia
Chris Flemmings signed with BK Levickí Patrioti in the Slovak Extraliga on January 20, 2020. He has been playing for them since then.
Personal Life and Family
Chris Flemmings comes from a family of athletes. His mother, Tracey, played college basketball at Barber–Scotia College. She was an all-conference guard. His father, Charles, also played college basketball at Knoxville College. He even had offers to play professionally overseas. Chris's sister, Candace, was a collegiate rower for the University of Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Flemmings para niños
