Frank Mason III facts for kids
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Mason with the Sacramento Kings in 2018
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| Born | April 3, 1994 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Kansas (2013–2017) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2017–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | BSN | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2017–2019 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | →Wisconsin Herd | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | South Bay Lakers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Wisconsin Herd | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | SLUC Nancy Basket | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Fujian Sturgeons | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Leones de Ponce | |||||||||||||||||||
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Frank Leo Mason III (born April 3, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Leones de Ponce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league.
Before becoming a pro, Frank played college basketball for the University of Kansas. He was the main point guard for the Jayhawks. In the 2016–17 season, he was named the best college player in the country. He was also chosen as an All-American player that year.
Frank was picked by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA draft. He played two seasons with them. Later, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Frank Mason III grew up in Petersburg, Virginia. He went to Petersburg High School. During his four years there, he scored 1,901 points. This is the second-highest score in the school's history. Only Moses Malone, a famous Hall of Famer, scored more.
Frank first planned to go to Towson University. But he lost his chance because he failed a government class. To fix this, he attended Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia. A coach from the University of Kansas saw him play. This led to Frank getting a scholarship to Kansas.
College Basketball Career
As a sophomore at Kansas, Frank became a second-team All-Big 12 player. He improved his game a lot from his first year. He averaged 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
In his junior year, Frank averaged 12.9 points and 4.6 assists. He was also named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. This means he was one of the best defensive players in the league.
During his senior season, Frank became a key leader for the Kansas team. He was the first player in Big 12 history to average 20 points and 5 assists per game. He won many awards that year. He was named the Big 12 Player of the Year. He averaged 20.5 points and 5.1 assists. He was also chosen as a first-team All-American. He was the first player from the Jayhawks to be named the National Player of the Year.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2017–2019)
The Sacramento Kings picked Frank Mason as the 34th player in the 2017 NBA draft. He played well in the NBA Summer League. In one game against the Los Angeles Lakers, he scored 24 points in just 24 minutes. He also had 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.
During the 2017–18 NBA season, Frank played in 52 games for the Kings. He averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. The Kings let him go on July 4, 2019.
Time with the Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020)
Frank signed a special contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 26, 2019. This was a two-way contract. It meant he would play for both the Bucks and their minor league team, the Wisconsin Herd. In the G League, he had an amazing game on February 19, 2020. He scored 44 points against the Grand Rapids Drive.
Frank was named the NBA G League MVP for the 2019–20 season. This award was given on June 25, 2020. He averaged 26.4 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game with the Herd.
Short Stint with the Orlando Magic (2021)
On December 18, 2020, Frank signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was waived the next day and then signed with their G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats. However, on February 3, 2021, the Orlando Magic signed him to a two-way contract. He played in four games for the Magic. He was waived on February 15. He later rejoined the Delaware Blue Coats but was waived again due to an injury.
Playing for the South Bay Lakers (2021–2022)
Frank joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2021 NBA Summer League. On October 13, 2021, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers but was waived the next day. He then signed with the South Bay Lakers, their G League team. In seven games, he averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.
Return to the Wisconsin Herd (2022)
On February 24, 2022, Frank was traded back to the Wisconsin Herd. He later signed with Beirut Club in the Lebanese Basketball League in November 2022.
Playing in Europe and Asia (2023–2024)
On January 15, 2023, Frank signed with SLUC Nancy Basket in France. On June 22, 2024, he signed with Scafati Basket in Italy. He left that team in September 2024. On October 5, 2024, Frank signed with Fujian Sturgeons in China.
Joining Leones de Ponce (2025–Present)
On February 14, 2025, Frank Mason signed with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico. He is currently playing for this team.
National Team Experience
Frank Mason and the Kansas Jayhawks team played for the United States in the 2015 World University Games. In the gold medal game, he scored 18 points in a thrilling double-overtime win against Germany. He was named the MVP of the Finals for his great performance.
Personal Life
Frank grew up in a neighborhood called Pin Oak Estates in Petersburg, Virginia. This is where he learned to play basketball. People in his community gave him the nickname "The Phenom" because of his amazing skills. Frank has a son named Amari.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Sacramento | 52 | 2 | 18.9 | .379 | .360 | .817 | 2.5 | 2.8 | .7 | .2 | 7.9 |
| 2018–19 | Sacramento | 38 | 0 | 11.4 | .420 | .219 | .684 | 1.1 | 2.2 | .4 | .1 | 5.1 |
| 2019–20 | Milwaukee | 9 | 0 | 13.1 | .451 | .286 | .588 | 2.1 | 3.2 | .6 | .1 | 6.9 |
| 2020–21 | Orlando | 4 | 1 | 19.8 | .375 | .400 | .714 | 3.0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | 6.3 |
| Career | 103 | 3 | 15.7 | .396 | .301 | .755 | 2.0 | 2.6 | .5 | .1 | 6.7 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Milwaukee | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | — | — | — | .0 | 0.5 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 1.0 | — | — | — | .0 | 0.5 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | Kansas | 35 | 3 | 16.1 | .417 | .327 | .662 | 1.3 | 2.1 | .5 | .0 | 5.5 |
| 2014–15 | Kansas | 36 | 36 | 33.5 | .441 | .429 | .786 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .1 | 12.6 |
| 2015–16 | Kansas | 38 | 38 | 33.5 | .434 | .381 | .739 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 1.3 | .1 | 12.9 |
| 2016–17 | Kansas | 36 | 36 | 36.1 | .490 | .471 | .794 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.3 | .1 | 20.9 |
| Career | 145 | 113 | 30.0 | .454 | .420 | .761 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .1 | 13.0 | |
See also
In Spanish: Frank Mason para niños
