George Conditt IV facts for kids
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Conditt with Gran Canaria in 2024
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| No. 4 – Gran Canaria | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 22, 2000 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| High school | Corliss (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa State (2018–2022) |
| NBA Draft | 2022 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2022–present |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Career history | |
| 2022 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2022–2023 | Promitheas Patras |
| 2023 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2023–2024 | Rip City Remix |
| 2024 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2024–present | Gran Canaria |
| Career highlights and awards | |
George Conditt IV (born August 22, 2000) is a professional basketball player. He is from both America and Puerto Rico. George plays as a center or power forward for Gran Canaria, a team in Spain's Liga ACB. Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones. He also plays for the Puerto Rican national basketball team in international basketball games.
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Early Life and High School
George Conditt IV was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Corliss High School and was a great student. In his senior year, he was a star player. He scored about 15 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and blocked 8 shots per game.
He helped his team, Corliss, win 24 games and lose only 5. They almost made it to the state tournament for the first time. George was chosen for the Class 2A first-team All-State. He was also named to the Chicago Sun-Times Class 2A second-team. After high school, he chose to play college basketball at Iowa State.
College Basketball Career
George played for the Iowa State Cyclones from 2018 to 2022.
- Freshman year (2018–2019): He played in 26 games. He averaged 2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1 block per game.
- Sophomore year: George played in all 32 games, starting seven of them. He averaged 7 points and 4.9 rebounds. He was also one of the best shot blockers in his conference, averaging 1.6 blocks.
- Junior year: He played in all 24 games, starting three. He averaged 2.4 points and 3.6 rebounds.
- Senior year: This was his final season. He played in all 35 games and started 26. He averaged 4.9 points and 3.5 rebounds. He shot a career-best 66.3 percent from the field. George also had 67 assists, which was a lot for a player his size. He finished his college career with 128 blocks, which is the fourth-most in Iowa State history.
In the NCAA tournament, George and his team, Iowa State, made it to the Sweet Sixteen. They beat LSU and Wisconsin before losing to Miami. After this season, George decided to become a professional basketball player.
Professional Basketball Journey
George Conditt IV has played for several professional teams since 2022.
First Time with Carolina (2022)
George was picked second overall in the 2022 Baloncesto Superior Nacional draft by the Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico. He officially signed with them on April 7, 2022. In 25 games, he averaged 11.8 points and 7.3 rebounds.
Playing in Greece (2022-2023)
On September 16, 2022, George signed with a Greek team called Promitheas Patras. In 24 games in Greece, he averaged 9.7 points and 6.2 rebounds. He also played in the EuroCup with Patras, averaging 7.6 points and 4.2 rebounds.
Winning a Championship with Carolina (2023)
George returned to the Gigantes de Carolina in 2023. He played in 27 games, averaging 14.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. He helped his team win their first-ever championship! They beat the defending champions, Vaqueros de Bayamón, in Game 5 of the finals.
Playing in the NBA G League (2023–2024)
In 2023, George joined the Portland Trail Blazers for their training camp. He later played for their G League team, the Rip City Remix. The G League is like a development league for the NBA.
Defensive Player of the Year (2024)
On April 8, 2024, George returned to the Gigantes de Carolina for a third time. He continued to play well, averaging 14.5 points and 9.3 rebounds in 27 games. On July 11, 2024, George was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year. This award shows he was the best defensive player in the league that season.
Joining Gran Canaria (2024–present)
On July 19, 2024, George signed with CB Gran Canaria, a team in Spain's top basketball league, Liga ACB.
Playing for Puerto Rico
Even though George was born in Chicago, he plays for the Puerto Rican national team. This is because his mother is from Puerto Rico.
- 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship: He averaged 11.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks. His team finished in fourth place.
- 2021 Olympic Qualifying Tournament: He played two games for Puerto Rico, averaging 14.5 points. In one game against Serbia, he scored 20 points.
- 2024 Summer Olympics: George was part of the team that helped Puerto Rico qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics. They beat Italy and Lithuania to earn their spot.
George plays as a center for the national team.
Personal Life
George Conditt IV comes from a family of athletes. His father, George Conditt III, played football for Iowa State in the 1990s. His mother, Carol, taught him Spanish and encouraged him to play for Puerto Rico. George is one of five children. He is also a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
See also
In Spanish: George Conditt IV para niños
