Chris Flemmings facts for kids

Christopher Alexander Flemmings (born March 11, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a shooting guard for BK Levickí Patrioti in the Extraliga. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball at Barton College and UNC Wilmington.

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.

College Basketball Career

Playing for Barton College

Flemmings started his college basketball journey at Division II Barton College. Not many top-tier schools recruited him at first. 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, Flemmings 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, Flemmings moved 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 let him join as a walk-on player.

He had to sit out one season because of college transfer rules. But after that, Flemmings 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).

Flemmings was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2016 CAA men's basketball tournament. This helped the Seahawks get into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years. In the 2016 NCAA tournament, he scored 18 points against Duke. After this great season, he earned a scholarship for his final year.

In his senior year, Flemmings 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 the CAA regular season and conference tournaments again. In his last college game, Flemmings scored 18 points against Virginia in the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Professional Basketball Career

Raptors 905

In the 2017 NBA G League draft, Flemmings was picked 7th overall. The Reno Bighorns drafted him, but he was traded to the Maine Redclaws. He was later cut by the Redclaws. On November 15, 2017, Raptors 905 picked him up. He played in only four games before being waived on November 27, 2017.

ETHA Engomis

On September 6, 2018, Flemmings 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.

Peristeri

After his time in Cyprus, Flemmings signed with Peristeri in the Greek Basket League (GBL). He joined them on May 2, 2019, for the final game of their season and the playoffs.

Greensboro Swarm

Flemmings was part of the training camp roster for the G League's Greensboro Swarm. This was on October 27, 2019. However, he was waived by the team on November 4.

Vilpas Vikings

On November 11, 2019, he signed with Vilpas Vikings in Finland's Korisliiga league. Flemmings averaged 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.5 steals in 12 games before leaving the team.

Levickí Patrioti

Flemmings signed with BK Levickí Patrioti in the Slovak Extraliga on January 20, 2020. He continues to play for them.

Personal Life

Chris Flemmings comes from a family of basketball players. 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 received 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