Devin Vassell facts for kids
Vassell with Florida State in 2020
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| No. 24 – San Antonio Spurs | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 23, 2000 Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida State (2018–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Devin Anthony Vassell, born on August 23, 2000, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Devin Vassell grew up in Suwanee, Georgia. He went to Peachtree Ridge High School. In his final year of high school, Devin was a star player. He scored about 21.6 points and grabbed 8.9 rebounds per game. The Gwinnett Daily Post newspaper even named him the regional Player of the Year. After high school, Devin decided to play college basketball at Florida State. He chose them over other schools like Texas Tech and North Florida.
College Career at Florida State
Freshman Year Success
As a first-year student at Florida State, Devin played well. He averaged 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. He was also the best freshman in the ACC conference at shooting three-pointers. He made 41.9% of his three-point shots. On December 17, 2018, he scored his highest points of the season with 16 points. This helped his team win against Southeast Missouri State. Devin even made a game-tying three-pointer with only 4.5 seconds left. This shot sent the game into overtime, and his team won 65–63 against Virginia Tech.
Sophomore Year Highlights
Devin became a starter for the Seminoles in his second year. He was named the Most Outstanding Player at the 2019 Emerald Coast Classic tournament. He scored 16 points against Chicago State. He also scored 13 points against 17th-ranked Tennessee. In the final game, he scored another 13 points against Purdue.
As the season went on, people started to think Devin might be a top pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He scored a new career-high of 18 points against Virginia. In the very next game, he set another career high with 23 points and 11 rebounds against Miami. For his great play, he was named the ACC co-Player of the Week. On February 1, 2020, he scored an amazing 27 points against Virginia Tech. He made all seven of his three-point shots in that game. At the end of the season, Devin was chosen for the Second Team All-ACC. He led his team in scoring with 12.7 points per game. He also led in rebounds with 5.1 per game. After the season, Devin announced he would enter the 2020 NBA draft.
Professional Career in the NBA
Joining the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs picked Devin Vassell as the 11th overall player in the 2020 NBA draft. He officially signed with the Spurs on November 27, 2020. Devin played his first NBA game on December 23. He scored three points and grabbed three rebounds in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. On April 17, 2021, Devin scored his season-high of 18 points. He also had three rebounds and two assists in a big win over the Phoenix Suns.
Growing as a Player
On February 26, 2022, Devin scored 22 points, which was a regular season high for him. He also had five rebounds and four assists in a close game against the Miami Heat. On April 1, he scored 22 points again in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Later, in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Devin scored a season-high 23 points. However, the Spurs lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended their chance to make the playoffs.
New Career Highs and Contract
On November 4, 2022, Devin scored a new career-high of 29 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He matched this score again on November 17 against the Sacramento Kings. In January 2023, Devin had a small surgery on his left knee. He returned to play on March 2, 2023, helping his team win against the Indiana Pacers. On March 19, 2023, he scored 29 points for the third time.
On October 2, 2023, Devin Vassell signed a big contract extension with the Spurs. It was for five years and $146 million. This was the largest contract in the history of the Spurs team! On December 15, 2023, Devin set a new career-high by scoring 36 points. He also had six rebounds and three assists in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. On November 27, 2024, he became the first Spurs player to make 450 three-pointers in his first 250 career games.
Personal Life
Devin Vassell's father, Andrew Vassell, also played college basketball. He played for Stony Brook.
See also
In Spanish: Devin Vassell para niños
