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Donald Sloan

Sloan with the Indiana Pacers in 2014
Personal information
Born	(1988-01-15) January 15, 1988 (age 37) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
High school	Seagoville (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Texas A&M (2006–2010)
NBA Draft	2010 / Undrafted
Pro career	2010–2021
Career history
2010–2011	Reno Bighorns
2011	Barangay Ginebra Kings
2011	Erie BayHawks
2011–2012	Atlanta Hawks
2012	New Orleans Hornets
2012	Erie BayHawks
2012	Cleveland Cavaliers
2013	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2013	New Orleans Hornets
2013	Guangdong Southern Tigers
2013–2015	Indiana Pacers
2015–2016	Brooklyn Nets
2016–2017	Guangdong Southern Tigers
2017–2018	Texas Legends
2018	Guangdong Southern Tigers
2018–2019	Jiangsu Dragons
2020	Telekom Baskets Bonn
2020–2021	Adelaide 36ers
Career highlights and awards
CBA champion (2013) First-team All-Big 12 (2010)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  United States Pan American Games Bronze 2011 Guadalajara National team

Donald Wayne Sloan (born January 15, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard or shooting guard. Donald played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Sloan played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was part of teams like the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets. He also played in the NBA D-League (now G League) and the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

High School Basketball Star

Donald Sloan went to Seagoville High School in Dallas, Texas. During his three years there, his team had an amazing record of 93 wins and only 10 losses!

In his senior year, Sloan helped Seagoville reach the regional championship game. He was recognized as an all-state player twice for his great skills.

Many top colleges wanted Sloan to play for them, including Kansas and Oklahoma. He decided to join Texas A&M University in 2005.

College Career at Texas A&M

Sloan played basketball for Texas A&M University from 2006 to 2010. He was part of a special group of senior players who won 100 games together. This set a new school record for wins by one class!

In his senior year (2009–10), Sloan was the top scorer for the Aggies, averaging 17.8 points per game. He was chosen for the first team All-Big 12 Conference.

Freshman Year Success

As a freshman in 2006–07, Sloan played in all 34 games. He averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He even earned "ESPN player of the game" honors once. Texas A&M had a great season, finishing 27–7 and reaching the "Sweet Sixteen" round of the NCAA Tournament.

Sophomore and Junior Years

In his sophomore year, Sloan started all 36 games. He was the third-highest scorer on the team with 9.5 points per game. The Aggies finished the season with a 25–11 record.

As a junior, Sloan played in all 34 games. He averaged 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. He also led his team with 108 assists.

Senior Year Highlights

Sloan was seen as the team leader in his senior year. He was the main scorer for Texas A&M, helping them finish the regular season with a 22–8 record. They tied for second place in the Big 12 Conference.

On December 12, Sloan scored a career-high 29 points in a close game against New Mexico. He was one of the top three scorers in the Big 12. Many sports news outlets named him to the Big 12's first team all-conference.

Sloan showed support for his teammate Derrick Roland, whose season ended early. Sloan shaved Roland's jersey number, #3, into his hair for much of the season.

After the conference tournament, Sloan was named to the all-tournament team. He finished his college career as one of the top scorers and assist leaders in Aggie history.

Professional Basketball Journey

Donald Sloan was not chosen in the 2010 NBA draft, but he still started his professional career.

Early Career and NBA D-League

Sloan joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2010 NBA Summer League. He later played for the Reno Bighorns in the NBA D-League (now called the G League).

In July 2011, he played for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippines. He then returned to the D-League with the Erie BayHawks.

NBA Opportunities

Sloan got his chance in the NBA, signing with the Atlanta Hawks in December 2011. He later played for the New Orleans Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He often moved between NBA teams and the D-League, showing his determination to play at the highest level.

Playing in China

In February 2013, Sloan joined the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He helped them win the CBA championship that year!

Time with the Indiana Pacers

Sloan playing against John Wall of the Washington Wizards in 2014

On July 3, 2013, Sloan signed a two-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. He played for them in the 2013 and 2014 NBA Summer Leagues. On November 5, 2014, he scored a career-high 31 points in a game against the Washington Wizards.

Brooklyn Nets and Return to China

On August 10, 2015, Sloan signed with the Brooklyn Nets. On January 15, 2016, he had a great game with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

In July 2016, Sloan returned to the Guangdong Southern Tigers for his second time. They made it to the 2017 CBA Finals but lost. He later had a third stint with the team in 2018.

NBA G League and International Play

Sloan also played for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. In January 2018, he was named the NBA G League Player of the Week.

In 2020, Sloan played for Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany. Later that year, he signed with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia's NBL. He scored a season-high 20 points in a game in January 2021.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

See also

In Spanish: Donald Sloan para niños