Deron Washington facts for kids
Washington with Virginia Tech.
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 12, 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | National Christian Academy (Fort Washington, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 7.92 in) |
| Listed weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia Tech (2004–2008) |
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2009 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2009 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2009–2010 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2010–2012 | Obradoiro CAB |
| 2012–2013 | Barak Netanya |
| 2013–2015 | Giorgio Tesi Pistoia |
| 2015 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2015–2016 | Vanoli Cremona |
| 2016–2018 | Auxilium Torino |
| 2018–2019 | Reyer Venezia |
| 2019–2020 | Pallacanestro Trieste |
| 2021 | Mitteldeutscher |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Deron Washington (born December 12, 1985) is an American basketball player. He played for the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team in college. Later, he was chosen by the Detroit Pistons in the 2008 NBA draft. His last team was Mitteldeutscher in Germany.
Deron went to National Christian Academy in Maryland. His dad, Lionel Washington, played football in the National Football League. His mom, Denise Washington, was also a basketball player in college.
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High School Basketball
Deron started his high school career at Notre Dame Academy. He later moved to National Christian Academy. In his junior year, he scored about 11.5 points per game. He also made 65 three-pointers. He was ranked as one of the top players in the country.
In his senior year, Deron played even better. He averaged 16.7 points and 10 rebounds per game. He also helped his team with assists and blocks. After high school, he decided to play college basketball at Virginia Tech.
College Basketball at Virginia Tech
Deron played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2008. He was an important player for the team.
Freshman Year (2004–2005)
As a freshman, Deron started almost every game. He was good at shooting and grabbing rebounds. He scored about 7.9 points per game. The team finished with a winning record. They also played in a tournament called the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).
Sophomore Year (2005–2006)
In his second year, Deron improved his scoring. He became the team's fourth-best scorer. He also continued to be a strong rebounder. One of his best games was when he scored 24 points. He also had many rebounds, blocks, and steals in that game.
Junior Year (2006–2007)
During his junior year, Deron was the second-highest scorer. He averaged 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The team had a great season with 22 wins. They even made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a long time. They won their first game against Illinois. Deron made a key shot to help them win.
Senior Year (2007–2008)
Deron had his best college season as a senior. He scored 13.5 points and grabbed 6.5 rebounds per game. He also had more assists. The Hokies had another good season. They played in the NIT again and reached the quarterfinals.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Deron Washington started his professional career.
NBA Draft and Early Career
In 2008, the Detroit Pistons picked Deron in the NBA draft. He was the 59th player chosen. He played for an Israeli team called Hapoel Holon first. There, he helped them win the Israeli Basketball State Cup.
Deron also played for the Pistons in a summer league. He tried to earn a spot on their main team. He signed a contract with them in 2009. However, he was later waived by the Pistons. He then played for teams in the NBA D-League, like the Los Angeles D-Fenders and the Tulsa 66ers.
Playing in Europe
Deron spent many years playing basketball in Europe. He played for teams in Italy and Israel.
- From 2010 to 2012, he played for Obradoiro CAB in Spain.
- He played for Barak Netanya in Israel in 2012–2013.
- He joined Giorgio Tesi Pistoia in Italy from 2013 to 2015.
- In 2015, he briefly played for Bnei Herzliya in Israel.
- He then signed with Vanoli Cremona in Italy for the 2015–2016 season.
Winning the Italian Cup
Deron played for Auxilium Torino in Italy from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, his team won the Italian Basketball Cup. This was a big achievement for him and the team. They beat Germani Basket Brescia in a close final game.
Later Career
After his time with Auxilium Torino, Deron continued to play in Italy.
- He joined Reyer Venezia in 2018.
- In 2019, he signed with Pallacanestro Trieste.
- The 2019–2020 season was stopped because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In 2021, Deron signed with Mitteldeutscher BC in Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Deron Washington para niños
