Eric Paschall facts for kids
Paschall with Villanova in 2017
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| No. 5 – Pistoia Basket 2000 | |
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| Power forward | |
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| Born | November 4, 1996 North Tarrytown, New York, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | LBA |
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| 2019–2021 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2021–2022 | Utah Jazz |
| 2023 | Leones de Ponce |
| 2024–present | Pistoia Basket 2000 |
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Eric Luther Paschall (born November 4, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Pistoia Basket 2000 in Italy. Eric also played college basketball for the Fordham Rams and the Villanova Wildcats.
In 2019, he was picked by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA draft. He was even named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Eric Paschall was born in Sleepy Hollow, New York. His parents are Juan Eric Paschall and Cecelia Brooks-Paschall. He has three sisters named Ellen, Eudora, and Tia.
When he was young, people called him "Stepzz." This was because of his amazing "stepback" move in basketball. He played in a youth basketball league called AAU with Donovan Mitchell. Donovan later became his teammate in the NBA.
High School Achievements
Eric went to Dobbs Ferry High School. In his second year, he scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds per game. As a junior, he was named the best Class B player in his state. He also earned the title of Mr. Basketball for Westchester County.
He averaged 26 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He led his team, the Eagles, to the Section 1 finals. For his senior year, Eric moved to St. Thomas More School. There, he helped his team reach the championship game. He was also honored as the NEPSAC AAA Player of the Year.
College Basketball Career
Eric Paschall decided to play college basketball for Fordham. In his very first game against New York Tech, he scored 31 points and had ten rebounds. This set a new school record for a freshman's first game.
Fordham University Highlights
As a freshman, Eric was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week twice. He missed a few games because of a leg injury. Still, he averaged 15.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year. After his coach was fired, Eric decided to transfer to Villanova. He took a "redshirt" year, meaning he practiced but did not play in games. This was when Villanova won a national championship.
Villanova University Success
In his second year at Villanova, Eric averaged 7.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He scored a season-high 19 points against Creighton. This helped Villanova win 79–63. In a Big East quarterfinal game, he had 17 points and five rebounds.
Eric missed two games in February 2018 due to a concussion. As a junior, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. In the "Sweet Sixteen" round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, he scored 14 points. This helped Villanova win against West Virginia.
In the "Elite Eight" game, Eric had 12 points and 14 rebounds. Villanova won 71–59 against Texas Tech. He played one of his best games in the "Final Four." He scored 24 points, making 10 of 11 shots. This helped the Wildcats beat Kansas 95–79.
As a senior, Eric averaged 16.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He was named to the First-Team All-Big East.
Professional Basketball Career
Golden State Warriors (2019–2021)
On June 20, 2019, Eric Paschall was chosen by the Golden State Warriors. He was the 41st player picked in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft. On October 24, Eric played his first NBA game. He scored 14 points, had four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
On his birthday, November 4, he scored a career-high 34 points. He also had 13 rebounds in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. On September 15, 2020, Eric was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. This means he was one of the best first-year players in the league.
Utah Jazz (2021–2022)
On August 7, 2021, Eric was traded to the Utah Jazz. He played for them for one season. On July 29, 2022, he signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he was waived by the team on October 16.
Leones de Ponce (2023)
On March 7, 2023, Eric Paschall signed with Leones de Ponce. This team plays in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. He was released from the team on April 10.
Pistoia Basket 2000 (2024–present)
On August 2, 2024, Eric Paschall signed with Pistoia Basket 2000. This team is part of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) in Italy.
Images for kids
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Paschall dribbling for Villanova in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Eric Paschall para niños
