Devin Oliver facts for kids
Oliver playing for Dayton
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| No. 15 – SLUC Nancy | |
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| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 2, 1992 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Kalamazoo Central (Kalamazoo, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 224.4 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Dayton (2010–2014) |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| League | LNB Élite |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Limburg United |
| 2015 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat |
| 2016 | Rouen Métropole |
| 2016–2018 | Olimpija |
| 2018–2019 | Banvit |
| 2019 | s.Oliver Würzburg |
| 2019–2020 | Nanterre 92 |
| 2020–2021 | Büyükçekmece Basketbol |
| 2021–2022 | Sendai 89ers |
| 2022–2024 | Yokohama B-Corsairs |
| 2024 | Taipei Taishin Mars |
| 2024–present | SLUC Nancy |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Devin Michael Oliver (born July 2, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a forward for SLUC Nancy in France. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers.
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College Basketball Journey
Devin Oliver played basketball for the Dayton Flyers for four seasons. In his final year, the 2013-14 season, he was a key player. He led his team in rebounds, grabbing about 7.4 per game. He also led in assists, with 2.3 per game. Devin was the second-highest scorer for the Flyers, averaging 11.2 points each game.
Devin Oliver's Pro Career
After college, Devin Oliver was not chosen in the 2014 NBA draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally.
Early Professional Teams
In July 2014, Devin signed his first professional contract. He joined a team called Limburg United in Belgium. He played there for one season.
In August 2015, Devin moved to Israel. He signed with the team Maccabi Kiryat Gat. He left this team in December 2015. In March 2016, he signed with SPO Rouen Basket in France for the rest of that season.
Playing in Slovenia
On August 22, 2016, Devin signed a one-year deal. He joined the Slovenian club Union Olimpija. He played so well that on July 18, 2017, he signed again with Olimpija for another season. During his time in Slovenia, he won several awards. He was a two-time Slovenian League champion in 2017 and 2018. He was also named the Slovenian League Finals MVP twice. In 2017, he won the Slovenian Supercup and was named its MVP. He also helped his team win the Slovenian Cup in 2017.
Moving to Other Leagues
In July 2018, Devin Oliver signed with Banvit, a Turkish basketball club. On January 29, 2019, he signed a short-term contract with s.Oliver Würzburg in Germany.
Later in 2019, on June 27, he signed a one-year contract. This was with Nanterre 92 in France's top league, LNB Pro A. On August 3, 2020, Devin signed a deal with Büyükçekmece Basketbol. This team plays in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).
Playing in Asia
On June 17, 2021, Devin signed with the Sendai 89ers in Japan's B.League. He played there for one season. On July 7, 2022, he signed with another Japanese team, the Yokohama B-Corsairs. He wore jersey number 15 for them. He played with the B-Corsairs until 2024.
In August 2024, Devin signed with the Taipei Taishin Mars in Taiwan. This team is part of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL). However, his contract with the Taipei Taishin Mars ended on November 27, 2024.
Current Team
Devin Oliver currently plays for SLUC Nancy in France. He joined the team in 2024.
The Basketball Tournament
In the summer of 2017, Devin Oliver also played in The Basketball Tournament. This event is shown on ESPN. He played for a team called the Broad Street Brawlers. He was competing for a big prize of $2 million. For the Brawlers, he averaged 9 rebounds per game. Devin helped his team reach the second round of the tournament. They eventually lost to Team Colorado with a score of 111–95.
See also
In Spanish: Devin Oliver para niños
