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Dwight Buycks

Buycks in 2014
No. 0 – Kalleh Mazandaran
Point guard / shooting guard
Personal information
Born	(1989-03-06) March 6, 1989 (age 36) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
High school	Bay View (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Indian Hills CC (2007–2009) Marquette (2009–2011)
NBA Draft	2011 / Undrafted
Pro career	2011–present
League	Iranian Basketball Super League
Career history
2011–2012	Tulsa 66ers
2012	Oostende
2012–2013	BCM Gravelines
2013–2014	Toronto Raptors
2014	→Bakersfield Jam
2014	Valencia
2014–2015	Tianjin Ronggang
2015	Oklahoma City Blue
2015	Los Angeles Lakers
2015–2016	Fujian Sturgeons
2016	Oklahoma City Blue
2016–2017	Fujian Sturgeons
2017–2018	Detroit Pistons
2017–2018	→Grand Rapids Drive
2018–2020	Shenzhen Leopards
2020	Olympiacos
2020–2021	Nanterre 92
2021–2022	Indios de Mayagüez
2022–2023	Al-Shamal SC
2023–2024	Zob Ahan Isfahan
2024–present	Kalleh Mazandaran
Career highlights and awards
French Leaders Cup winner (2013) French Pro A Foreign MVP (2013) French Pro A All-Star (2013) Belgian League champion (2012) NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2012)

Dwight Buycks (pronounced BYKES; born March 6, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Kalleh Mazandaran in the Iranian Basketball Super League. Dwight played college basketball for the Indian Hills Warriors and Marquette Golden Eagles.

High School Basketball Years

Dwight Buycks went to Bay View High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a starting player on the basketball team for four years. By the end of his high school career, he had scored 1,312 points. He was the first player in his school's history to score over 1,000 points.

He was chosen for the All-League Team every year. In his senior year, he was also named to the All-State Team by the AP and coaches. He was voted the best AAU player in his state. Dwight helped lead his team to the state championship.

College Basketball Journey

Playing at Junior College

Dwight Buycks played at Indian Hills Community College from 2007 to 2009. In his two years there, he scored 1,254 points. This was the third-highest score in the school's history. His team had a great record of 58 wins and 13 losses during his time.

They also won a conference tournament championship. His team made it to a national tournament. Dwight was on the first team All-Region Team in both seasons. In his second year, he was also chosen as a First Team NJCAA All-American. His team was ranked among the top five all year. They finished second in the final poll and sixth in the national tournament.

Marquette: 2009–10 Season

During the 2009–10 season, Dwight Buycks mostly played as the "sixth man" for Marquette. This means he was often the first player to come off the bench. He started 11 games and played about 24 minutes per game. He scored an average of 6.3 points and got 3 rebounds per game.

Marquette: 2010–11 Season

In his final year of college, Dwight had a bigger role on the team. He played about 28.1 minutes per game. In 36 games, he averaged 8.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Professional Basketball Career

Starting Out: 2011–12 Season

Dwight Buycks was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft. This means no NBA team picked him directly from college. In November 2011, he joined the Tulsa 66ers in the NBA Development League (D-League). The D-League is now called the G League, and it's like a minor league for the NBA.

In December 2011, he signed with the Phoenix Suns but was later released. He then went back to play for the 66ers. After the D-League season ended in April 2012, he signed with Oostende in Belgium for the rest of their season.

Moving to France: 2012–13 Season

In July 2012, Dwight played in the NBA Summer League for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. These leagues are where teams try out new players. In August 2012, he signed with BCM Gravelines in France for the 2012–13 season.

Playing for the Raptors: 2013–14 Season

In July 2013, Dwight played for the Oklahoma City Thunder again in the 2013 Orlando Summer League. On July 16, 2013, he signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors after playing well for them in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Sometimes, players are sent to a G League team to play more. Dwight was sent to the Bakersfield Jam in January and March 2014. He was called back to the Raptors both times.

New Teams and Challenges: 2014–15 Season

The Toronto Raptors released Dwight in July 2014. A few days later, he signed with Valencia Basket in Spain. However, he left Valencia in November 2014. The coach said it was a mutual decision because things weren't working out.

In December 2014, Dwight signed with Tianjin Ronggang in China. After the Chinese season, he returned to the US. In March, he joined the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA Development League. In April, he signed a short contract with the Los Angeles Lakers because they had many injured players. The Lakers had to get special permission to sign him. Dwight's time with the Lakers ended when he broke his right hand in a game.

Back to China and G League: 2015–16 Season

In July 2015, Dwight played for the Los Angeles Lakers again in the 2015 NBA Summer League. In September 2015, he signed with the Fujian Sturgeons in China for a second time. He played 38 games for Fujian, averaging 25.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.

After the Chinese season, he returned to the US. In February, he rejoined the Oklahoma City Blue. He played his first game back, scoring 14 points, getting five rebounds, five assists, and two steals.

Another Season in China: 2016–17 Season

On August 7, 2016, Dwight Buycks signed again with the Fujian Sturgeons for the 2016–17 season in China.

NBA Return with Pistons: 2017–18 Season

In July 2017, Dwight played for the Dallas Mavericks in the Orlando Summer League. He helped them win the championship, scoring 28 points in their overtime victory.

On September 12, 2017, Dwight signed a "two-way contract" with the Detroit Pistons. This type of contract means he would split his time playing for the Pistons in the NBA and their G League team, the Grand Rapids Drive. In January 2018, his contract became a full NBA deal. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.0 assists per game for the Pistons. He was released by the Pistons in July 2018.

Playing in China and Greece: 2018–2020

In November 2018, Dwight signed with the Shenzhen Leopards in China. He averaged 20.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. In February 2020, he signed with Olympiacos in Greece.

France and Puerto Rico: 2020–2022

On August 9, 2020, Dwight signed with Nanterre 92 in France. He played four games, averaging 9.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He left the team in November. From 2021 to 2022, he played for Indios de Mayagüez in Puerto Rico.

Middle East and Current Team: 2022–Present

From 2022 to 2023, Dwight played for Al-Shamal SC in Qatar. From 2023 to 2024, he played for Zob Ahan Isfahan in Iran. On September 15, 2024, Dwight Buycks signed with Kalleh Mazandaran in the Iranian Basketball Super League, where he plays now.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season

International Statistics

Personal Life

Dwight Buycks is the son of Maryann Woods. He has a daughter named Sanyha and a son named Draylen.

See also

In Spanish: Dwight Buycks para niños

• Golden Eagles (TBT)