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Kristian Doolittle

Doolittle with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2019
No. 5 – Perth Wildcats
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Personal information
Born	(1997-10-19) October 19, 1997 (age 27) Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
High school	Edmond Memorial (Edmond, Oklahoma)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
College	Oklahoma (2016–2020)
NBA Draft	2020 / Undrafted
Pro career	2020–present
League	NBL
Career history
2020–2024	Vaqueros de Bayamón
2021	Canton Charge
2021–2022	Hapoel Eilat
2022–2023	Iwate Big Bulls
2023–present	Perth Wildcats
Career highlights and awards
B.League D3 champion (2023) 2× BSN champion (2020, 2022) First-team All-Big 12 (2020) Third-team All-Big 12 (2019) Big 12 Most Improved Player (2019)

Kristian Dontae Doolittle (born October 19, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Perth Wildcats in Australia's top league, the NBL. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Kristian Doolittle's High School Basketball Journey

Kristian Doolittle played basketball at Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. In his first year, he teamed up with Jordan Woodard, who would also become his college teammate. They won the Class 6A state championship together.

As a sophomore, Kristian showed his skills, averaging 14.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. In his junior year, he improved even more, scoring 17.5 points and grabbing 12 rebounds per game. This was the highest rebound average in Class 6A. His great play earned him several awards, including first-team all-conference honors.

During his senior year, Kristian averaged 24 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists per game. He led his team to the Class 6A state quarterfinals. He was also named to the USA Today All-USA Oklahoma first team. Kristian finished his high school career as his school's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played. He was considered a top player in Oklahoma for the 2016 class.

College Career at Oklahoma University

Kristian Doolittle started his college basketball career with the Oklahoma Sooners. As a freshman, he played in 31 games and started 25 of them. He averaged 9.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

In his sophomore year, Kristian faced a challenge when he was suspended for the first semester due to an academic issue. He returned to average 2.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

His junior season was a big step forward. Kristian was named to the Third Team All-Big 12 and also earned the Big 12 Most Improved Player award. He averaged 11.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Before his senior season, Kristian was suspended for the first game by the NCAA. This was because he played in a summer league game that was not officially approved. Despite this, he had an amazing senior year.

On November 18, 2019, he was named Big 12 Player of the Week. He scored 19 points, had a career-high 16 rebounds, and made four assists in a win against Oregon State. He earned this award again on December 23 after scoring 21 points and grabbing 15 rebounds against Creighton.

Kristian reached a major milestone on February 1, 2020, scoring his 1,000th college point in a win over Oklahoma State. He received his third Big 12 Player of the Week award on February 17. This was after strong performances against Iowa State and Kansas.

At the end of his senior season, Kristian was named to the First Team All-Big 12. He averaged 15.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He also achieved 10 "double-doubles" (scoring double digits in two categories, like points and rebounds).

Kristian Doolittle's Professional Basketball Career

After college, Kristian Doolittle began his professional basketball journey.

Playing in Puerto Rico: Vaqueros de Bayamón (2020–2024)

In October 2020, Kristian joined Vaqueros de Bayamón in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league. He played 16 games and helped his team win the championship. He returned to the team in June 2021, averaging 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He rejoined them again in May 2022 and helped them win another championship. Kristian has played for Vaqueros de Bayamón for five seasons during the NBL off-season.

Time in the NBA G League: Canton Charge (2021)

In early 2021, Kristian played three games for the Canton Charge in the NBA G League. This league is often a stepping stone for players hoping to reach the NBA.

Playing in Israel: Hapoel Eilat (2021–2022)

On October 16, 2021, Kristian signed with Hapoel Eilat in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. In 19 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

Playing in Japan: Iwate Big Bulls (2022–2023)

On June 1, 2022, Kristian moved to Japan to play for Iwate Big Bulls in the Japanese B.League. He helped the team win the 2022–23 D3 championship.

Playing in Australia: Perth Wildcats (2023–present)

Kristian signed with the Perth Wildcats in Australia for the 2023–24 NBL season. He averaged nine points, a team-high 6.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He also recorded four double-doubles.

On March 19, 2024, Kristian re-signed with the Wildcats for the 2024–25 NBL season. In December 2024, he had a groin injury that kept him out for a few weeks. He returned in January 2025 and had two amazing games. On January 18, 2025, he scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win. Four days later, he set a new career high with 33 points in a game against Melbourne United.

Career Statistics

These tables show Kristian Doolittle's performance during his college basketball career.

College

Kristian Doolittle's Personal Life

Kristian Doolittle comes from a family of athletes. His older brother, Kameron, played college football as a wide receiver for Oklahoma State. His father, Dwayne, has been a football and basketball referee for many years.

Kristian got married in September 2023.

See also

In Spanish: Kristian Doolittle para niños