Kyle O'Quinn facts for kids
O'Quinn with the Magic in 2012
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| Free agent | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 26, 1990 Jamaica, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Campus Magnet (Queens, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Norfolk State (2008–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2015 | Orlando Magic |
| 2015–2018 | New York Knicks |
| 2018–2019 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2021 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2021–2022 | Paris Basketball |
| 2022 | SeaHorses Mikawa |
| 2022–2023 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 2023 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kyle Brandon O'Quinn (born March 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for playing as a center or power forward. O'Quinn last played for the Sichuan Blue Whales in China.
He played college basketball for the Norfolk State Spartans. He famously led his team to a big win over the #2 seed Missouri Tigers in the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The Orlando Magic picked him in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft.
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Early Life and Family
Kyle O'Quinn was born in Queens, New York, and grew up in South Jamaica, Queens. His parents are Tommie and Regina O’Quinn. He also has an older sister named Rasheena Moss.
While playing for the New York Knicks, O'Quinn had a fun side job. He would entertain at bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah parties in New York. He would dance with the teens, sign autographs, take selfies, and chat with the parents.
High School Basketball
O'Quinn first went to Holy Cross High School for two years. He played very little on the junior varsity team there. Then, he moved to Campus Magnet Complex in Queens. He originally wanted to play football.
He almost quit basketball because he didn't play much as a junior. But in his senior year, he played great! He averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game. Even with these good stats, the only scholarship offer he got was from Norfolk State University.
College Career at Norfolk State
O'Quinn thought about playing football even after getting a basketball scholarship. But he decided to focus on basketball and try for the NBA. He earned a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Norfolk State.
During his time at Norfolk State, he played in 129 games. He averaged 12.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.19 blocks per game. His jersey number 10 was retired by Norfolk State on February 16, 2019. This is a huge honor for a player.
Freshman Year (2008–09)
In his first year, O'Quinn played in all 31 games, starting two of them. He averaged 5.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week twice.
Sophomore Year (2009–10)
In his second year, O'Quinn started 29 of 30 games. He was third on his team in scoring with 11.5 points per game. He led the team in rebounds with 8.7 per game. He also had 1.70 blocks per game. He was named to the All-MEAC Second Team.
Junior Year (2010–11)
O'Quinn had a fantastic junior year. He averaged 16.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.44 blocks per game. He was one of the best players in the country for blocked shots and rebounds. He set new school records for blocks (110) and rebounds (355) in a single season.
He was the first player from Norfolk State to be named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also won MEAC Player of the Week four times.
Senior Year (2011–12)
In his senior year, O'Quinn continued to shine. He averaged 15.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.69 blocks per game. He led the conference with 20 double-doubles (getting double digits in two stats). He was named the MEAC Player of the Year and MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also won the Lou Henson Award as the best mid-major player in the nation.
Norfolk State made it to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament as a 15th seed. In a huge upset, they beat the second-seeded Missouri Tigers. O'Quinn had 26 points and 14 rebounds in that game. After the win, he famously ran through the hallways yelling, "We messed up some brackets!"
Professional Basketball Career
Orlando Magic (2012–2015)
The Orlando Magic picked O'Quinn in the 2012 NBA draft. He was the 49th overall pick. He signed his first NBA contract on August 9, 2012. He even won the "Hustle Player of the Year" award for his hard work. In his first season, he averaged 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 57 games.
In the 2013–14 season, O'Quinn led the Magic in blocked shots. He averaged 1.3 blocks per game. He finished the season with 6.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks (2015–2018)
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On July 9, 2015, O'Quinn joined his hometown team, the New York Knicks. He signed a four-year contract. In his first game for the Knicks, he had 8 points and 11 rebounds. On December 2, 2016, he scored a season-high 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. He also had a career-high 16 rebounds on December 22.
Indiana Pacers (2018–2019)
On July 9, 2018, O'Quinn signed a one-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. He chose to leave the Knicks for this new opportunity.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
O'Quinn then signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 11, 2019.
Playing Overseas (2021–2023)
After his time in the NBA, O'Quinn played for teams in other countries.
- In 2021, he played for Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
- From 2021 to 2022, he played for Paris Basketball in France.
- In 2022, he played for SeaHorses Mikawa in Japan.
- From 2022 to 2023, he played for San-en NeoPhoenix, also in Japan.
- In 2023, O'Quinn signed with the Sichuan Blue Whales in China.
Career Statistics
Here are Kyle O'Quinn's basketball statistics.
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Orlando | 57 | 5 | 11.2 | .513 | .000 | .668 | 3.7 | .9 | .2 | .5 | 4.1 |
| 2013–14 | Orlando | 69 | 19 | 17.2 | .501 | .000 | .687 | 5.3 | 1.1 | .6 | 1.3 | 6.2 |
| 2014–15 | Orlando | 53 | 17 | 16.2 | .492 | .279 | .772 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .6 | .8 | 5.8 |
| 2015–16 | New York | 65 | 1 | 16.2 | .476 | .227 | .767 | 3.8 | 1.1 | .3 | .8 | 4.8 |
| 2016–17 | New York | 79 | 8 | 15.6 | .521 | .118 | .771 | 5.6 | 1.5 | .5 | 1.3 | 6.3 |
| 2017–18 | New York | 77 | 10 | 18.0 | .582 | .235 | .772 | 6.1 | 2.1 | .5 | 1.3 | 7.1 |
| 2018–19 | Indiana | 45 | 3 | 8.2 | .507 | .083 | .810 | 2.6 | 1.2 | .2 | .6 | 3.5 |
| 2019–20 | Philadelphia | 29 | 2 | 10.8 | .494 | .259 | .550 | 4.0 | 1.8 | .2 | .8 | 3.5 |
| Career | 472 | 65 | 14.2 | .517 | .218 | .740 | 4.6 | 1.4 | .4 | 1.0 | 5.4 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 1.6 | — | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2020 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | — | — | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 3.6 | — | — | — | .5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | Norfolk State | 31 | 2 | 16.7 | .492 | .378 | .622 | 3.4 | .4 | .3 | .8 | 5.3 |
| 2009–10 | Norfolk State | 30 | 29 | 28.3 | .549 | .239 | .527 | 8.7 | .9 | .5 | 1.7 | 11.5 |
| 2010–11 | Norfolk State | 32 | 31 | 32.8 | .556 | .238 | .762 | 11.1 | 1.0 | .6 | 3.4 | 16.4 |
| 2011–12 | Norfolk State | 36 | 36 | 31.3 | .573 | .188 | .696 | 10.3 | 1.4 | .7 | 2.7 | 15.9 |
| Career | 129 | 98 | 27.5 | .553 | .261 | .685 | 8.5 | .9 | .5 | 2.2 | 12.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Kyle O'Quinn para niños
