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 | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Frank Leo Mason III (born April 3, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Fujian Sturgeons in China. Frank Mason III played college basketball for the University of Kansas. He was the starting point guard for the Jayhawks. During the 2016–17 season, he was named the best college player in the nation. He was also chosen as an All-American player.
Mason was picked 34th in the 2017 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He played two seasons with the Kings. In July 2019, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks. Later, in February 2021, he signed with the Orlando Magic.
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Early Life and School
Frank Mason 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 Hall of Famer Moses Malone scored more.
Mason first planned to go to Towson University. But he lost his chance because he failed a government class. To fix this, Mason attended Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia. A coach from the University of Kansas saw him play. This led to Mason getting a scholarship to play for Kansas.
College Basketball Career
As a second-year student at Kansas, Mason was named to the All-Big 12 second team. 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 third year, Mason averaged 12.9 points and 4.6 assists. He was also chosen for the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. This means he was one of the best defensive players in the league.
During his final year at Kansas, Mason became a key leader for his team. He was the first player in Big 12 history to average 20 points and 5 assists per game. He won many awards for his amazing season. 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 Kansas 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 in the 2017 NBA draft. He was the 34th player chosen. He played well in the NBA Summer League. In one game, he scored 24 points in just 24 minutes. He also had 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. During the 2017–18 NBA season, Mason averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. He played in 52 games.
The Kings released Mason from their team on July 4, 2019.
Time with the Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020)
On July 26, 2019, Mason signed a special contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This contract allowed him to play for both the Bucks and their minor league team, the Wisconsin Herd. While playing for the Wisconsin Herd, he had a fantastic game. He scored 44 points in a win on February 19, 2020.
Mason was named the NBA G League MVP for the 2019–20 season. This award means he was the most valuable player in the G League. He averaged 26.4 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game with the Herd.
Joining the Orlando Magic (2021)
On December 18, 2020, Mason signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he was released the next day. He then signed with their G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats. But on February 3, 2021, the Orlando Magic signed him to a two-way contract. He played in four games for the Magic. He was released on February 15. Two days later, he went back to the Delaware Blue Coats. However, he got a season-ending injury and was released on March 5.
With the South Bay Lakers (2021–2022)
Mason played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA Summer League. On October 13, 2021, Mason signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was released the next day. On October 23, he joined the South Bay Lakers. He played seven games for them. He averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
Return to the Wisconsin Herd (2022)
On February 24, 2022, Mason was traded back to the Wisconsin Herd. He was part of a trade that involved other players and draft picks. In November 2022, he signed to play for the Beirut Club in Lebanon.
Playing in France and China (2023–2024)
On January 15, 2023, Mason signed with SLUC Nancy Basket in France. He also signed with Scafati Basket in Italy in June 2024, but left the team in September. On October 5, 2024, he signed with the Fujian Sturgeons in China.
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. This helped his team win against Germany in a double-overtime game. He was named the MVP of the finals.
About Frank Mason's Life
Mason 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." Frank Mason has a son named Amari.
Career Statistics
Here are Frank Mason's basketball statistics from his time in the NBA and college. These numbers show how well he played in different areas of the game.
NBA
Regular season
| 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 | |
Playoffs
| 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
| 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
