Desmond Bane facts for kids
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| No. 22 – Memphis Grizzlies | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 25, 1998 Richmond, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Seton Catholic (Richmond, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | TCU (2016–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Desmond Michael Bane (born June 25, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs. The Boston Celtics picked Bane in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. He was the 30th player chosen overall. However, he was traded to the Grizzlies in November 2020. This happened before his first season even began. In his first year, Bane was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league.
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Desmond Bane's Early Life
Desmond Bane's childhood was a bit different. After he was born, he and his mom and sister moved around a lot. When he was only two years old, he started living with his great-grandparents. They raised him in Richmond, Indiana. He stayed with them throughout his childhood.
When he was 13, Bane found out his father, Etieno Ekiko, lived in Nigeria. Before focusing on basketball, Bane loved baseball. He played baseball until eighth grade. His great-grandfather was even his coach when he was younger. He also played football and soccer.
High School Basketball Star
Desmond Bane played basketball at Seton Catholic High School. This was a small private school in Richmond, Indiana. In his senior year, he was amazing. He averaged 30 points per game, which was the highest in the state. He also got 11.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game.
Bane set a school record by scoring 62 points in one game. He also made nine three-pointers in that same game. This was against Lincoln Senior High School. He was named the MVP of the Wettig Memorial Holiday Tournament. Over his four years in high school, Bane scored 1,991 points. This was the most points ever in Wayne County history. He passed Woody Austin, a famous Indiana basketball player from 1988.
Even with all his success, he didn't get many offers from big colleges. He only got an offer from Furman late in his senior year. On May 12, 2016, Bane decided to play college basketball for TCU. Big scouting services didn't even rank him.
College Journey at TCU
Desmond Bane quickly showed his skills at TCU. As a freshman, he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. This happened after he scored 18 points against Bradley. He also helped TCU beat the number one team, Kansas. He scored 16 points in that game, including three important free throws.
Bane helped TCU win the NIT tournament as a freshman. He scored nine points in the championship game against Georgia Tech. He averaged 7.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game that year.
In his sophomore year, Bane averaged 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. He was great at shooting three-pointers, making 47.2% of them. This was the best in the Big 12 conference. As a junior, he was named to the Second Team All-Big 12. He scored a career-high 34 points against Texas. He also scored 30 points in an NIT game against Nebraska.
Bane led his team in scoring, averaging 15.2 points per game. He also got 5.7 rebounds per game. After this season, he thought about joining the NBA draft. But he decided to stay at TCU. In his senior year, Bane was named to the First Team All-Big 12. He averaged 16.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. His three-point shooting was still excellent at 44.2%. He even scored 23 points in a big upset win against the second-ranked Baylor team.
Becoming an NBA Player
The Boston Celtics picked Desmond Bane as the 30th player in the 2020 NBA draft. He was the first TCU player picked in the first round since 1995. But the Celtics traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies. This trade happened before his first season started. On November 25, 2020, the Grizzlies officially signed Bane.
After his first season, Bane was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He had the highest three-point shooting percentage for a rookie since Stephen Curry. This shows how good he was right away.
Amazing Moments with the Grizzlies
Desmond Bane continued to shine with the Memphis Grizzlies. On December 5, 2021, he scored 29 points. He also grabbed nine rebounds in a win against the Dallas Mavericks. Bane and another player, Tyrese Haliburton, won the Clorox Clutch Challenge. This was a fun event at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend.
On March 23, 2022, Bane set a new record for the Grizzlies. He made the most three-pointers in a single season. He passed Mike Miller's record from 2007. In the 2022 NBA playoffs, Bane kept making big shots. He scored 34 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He helped the Grizzlies win that series. Bane made 27 three-pointers in that series. This was a new record for the team in a single postseason.
On October 24, 2022, Bane scored a career-high 38 points. This was in a win against the Brooklyn Nets. Later, he had a foot injury. But he came back sooner than expected. He scored 17 points in a win against the Phoenix Suns.
In the 2023 NBA playoffs, Bane scored a playoff career-high 36 points. This was against the Los Angeles Lakers. Two days later, he had 33 points and 10 rebounds in another playoff game. After the 2022–23 season, Bane signed a huge contract with the Grizzlies. It was for five years and $207 million. This was the biggest contract in Grizzlies history!
On December 6, 2023, Bane scored an amazing 49 points. He also had six rebounds and eight assists. This was in a win against the Detroit Pistons. He became one of only two Grizzlies players to ever have at least 45 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a game.
Off the Court
Desmond Bane is a very religious person. He is a devoted Catholic. He also cares a lot about the young people in his hometown. He is very involved with the youth in Richmond, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Desmond Bane para niños
