Danuel House Jr. facts for kids
House with Houston Rockets in 2019
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 7, 1993 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Hightower (Missouri City, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Washington Wizards |
| 2016–2017 | →Delaware 87ers |
| 2017 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2017–2018 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2017–2018 | →Northern Arizona Suns |
| 2018 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2018–2021 | Houston Rockets |
| 2018–2019 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2021–2022 | New York Knicks |
| 2022 | Utah Jazz |
| 2022–2024 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Danuel Kennedy House Jr. (born June 7, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He used to play for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Houston Cougars and the Texas A&M Aggies. During his last year in college, he helped the Aggies win a share of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship. They also made it to the Sweet Sixteen in the 2016 NCAA tournament.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Danuel House Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up in the Fourth Ward area of Houston. He went to Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas.
Playing in High School
As a junior, Danuel averaged nearly 14 points and over 5 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-District 23-5A First-Team. In his senior year, he was even better, averaging 26 points and 6.2 rebounds. He was one of the top 10 players in the Greater Houston area. His team, the Hightower Hurricanes, had a great record of 29 wins and 9 losses. They also reached the Regional championship game.
Top Recruit Status
Danuel was a highly-rated player in the 2012 class. ESPNU 100 ranked him 15th, and Scout.com ranked him 26th overall. Many top colleges wanted him, but he chose to play for the University of Houston.
College Basketball Career
Playing for Houston (2012–2014)
Danuel started his college career at the University of Houston. As a freshman, he played in 33 games and started 27 of them. He averaged 12.4 points per game. He was named the C-USA Freshman of the Year, which was a first for his school. He even made a game-winning shot against Texas in a tournament.
In his second year, he was the team's top scorer and rebounder. He averaged 19.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. He helped his team reach the conference semifinals. After his coach resigned, Danuel decided to leave Houston.
Playing for Texas A&M (2014–2016)
Danuel then transferred to Texas A&M. He was allowed to play right away without sitting out a year. He averaged 16.2 points per game and was named first-team All-SEC. He had a foot injury near the end of his first season there.
During his senior year, Danuel averaged 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He scored 20 points or more in nine games. He helped the Aggies win 13 games in the regular season. They shared the SEC championship with Kentucky.
Amazing Comeback Win
In the NCAA Tournament, the Aggies played against the Northern Iowa Panthers. With only 44 seconds left, the Aggies were down by 12 points. Danuel helped his team make an incredible comeback. They won the game in double-overtime, 92–88. This was the biggest last-minute comeback in NCAA basketball history!
Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA (2016–2017)
After college, Danuel was not chosen in the 2016 NBA draft. However, he joined the Washington Wizards for the NBA Summer League. He signed with the Wizards in September 2016. He played his first NBA game on November 11, 2016. Soon after, he had a wrist injury that kept him out for many weeks. He was later waived by the Wizards.
Time in the G League (2017–2018)
Danuel then joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League. He played well there, averaging 17.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
Later, the Phoenix Suns signed him to a special "two-way contract." This meant he could play for both the Suns and their G League team, the Northern Arizona Suns. He made his debut with the Suns in December 2017. He scored a career-high 22 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors in April 2018.
Playing for the Houston Rockets (2018–2021)
In 2018, Danuel House Jr. joined the Houston Rockets. He was first called up from their G League team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He played well for the Rockets, averaging 9.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He was especially good at shooting three-pointers, making 39% of them.
In March 2019, the Rockets gave him a standard NBA contract. He even started in some games. In November 2019, he scored a new career-high of 23 points in a win against the Miami Heat.
In September 2020, Danuel had to leave the NBA's special "bubble" in Orlando. This was because he did not follow the league's rules. He was sent home and could not play for the rest of the season. In December 2021, the Rockets waived him.
Later Teams (2021–2024)
After leaving the Rockets, Danuel signed short-term contracts with the New York Knicks and then the Utah Jazz in 2021 and 2022. The Jazz eventually signed him for the rest of the 2021–22 season.
In July 2022, Danuel signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for them until February 2024, when he was traded to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons then waived him, making him a free agent.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Washington | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | – | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2017–18 | Phoenix | 23 | 3 | 17.5 | .434 | .259 | .806 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .3 | .3 | 6.6 |
| 2018–19 | Houston | 39 | 13 | 25.1 | .468 | .416 | .789 | 3.6 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 9.4 |
| 2019–20 | Houston | 63 | 52 | 30.4 | .427 | .363 | .811 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .5 | 10.5 |
| 2020–21 | Houston | 36 | 23 | 25.9 | .404 | .346 | .651 | 3.7 | 1.9 | .6 | .4 | 8.8 |
| 2021–22 | Houston | 16 | 1 | 14.6 | .338 | .294 | .895 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .3 | .3 | 4.8 |
| New York | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | .000 | .000 | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
| Utah | 25 | 6 | 19.6 | .447 | .415 | .692 | 2.7 | 1.0 | .6 | .5 | 6.8 | |
| 2022–23 | Philadelphia | 56 | 5 | 14.4 | .472 | .336 | .750 | 1.7 | .8 | .3 | .2 | 4.8 |
| 2023–24 | Philadelphia | 34 | 4 | 15.0 | .448 | .300 | .761 | 1.7 | .8 | .4 | .1 | 4.2 |
| Career | 294 | 107 | 21.3 | .434 | .359 | .761 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .6 | .3 | 7.3 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Houston | 7 | 0 | 20.1 | .297 | .258 | .500 | 3.1 | .1 | .4 | .3 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | Houston | 9 | 4 | 31.0 | .435 | .358 | .769 | 5.8 | 1.4 | .9 | .0 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | Utah | 6 | 0 | 18.7 | .409 | .200 | .750 | 2.8 | .7 | .0 | .2 | 4.3 |
| 2023 | Philadelphia | 7 | 0 | 6.0 | .429 | .100 | 1.000 | 1.7 | .1 | .0 | .0 | 2.9 |
| Career | 29 | 4 | 19.8 | .400 | .288 | .700 | 3.6 | .7 | .4 | .1 | 6.3 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Houston | 33 | 27 | 28.6 | .436 | .316 | .718 | 4.9 | 1.8 | .9 | .2 | 12.4 |
| 2013–14 | Houston | 24 | 18 | 28.5 | .428 | .333 | .699 | 5.3 | 1.9 | .8 | .8 | 13.6 |
| 2014–15 | Texas A&M | 26 | 23 | 32.5 | .417 | .400 | .643 | 3.8 | 2.1 | .7 | .6 | 14.8 |
| 2015–16 | Texas A&M | 36 | 34 | 30.9 | .396 | .309 | .715 | 4.8 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | 15.6 |
| Career | 119 | 102 | 30.1 | .416 | .338 | .699 | 4.7 | 2.0 | .7 | .4 | 14.1 | |
See also
In Spanish: Danuel House para niños
