MarJon Beauchamp facts for kids
Beauchamp in 2022
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| No. 3 – Milwaukee Bucks | |
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| Born | October 12, 2000 Yakima, Washington, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
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| College | Yakima Valley (2021) |
| NBA Draft | 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2021–present |
| League | NBA |
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| 2021–2022 | NBA G League Ignite |
| 2022–present | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2023–2024 | →Wisconsin Herd |
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MarJon Beauchamp (born October 12, 2000) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Yakima Valley Yaks.
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High School Basketball Journey
When MarJon started high school, he moved from his hometown of Yakima, Washington, to Seattle. He wanted to play basketball at Nathan Hale High School under coach Brandon Roy. He also wanted to play against tougher teams. As a freshman, he was a reserve player on a very strong team. That team included future stars Michael Porter Jr. and Jontay Porter.
His Nathan Hale team had a perfect 29–0 record. They won the state championship and were ranked the No. 1 team in the country.
Moving Schools and Winning Titles
As a sophomore, Beauchamp moved to Garfield High School in Seattle. He joined his former coach Brandon Roy and teammate P. J. Fuller there. He won his second straight state championship with Garfield. The team also made it to the quarterfinals of the High School Nationals tournament.
For his junior year, Beauchamp transferred to Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. He moved within the school's boundaries, so he was allowed to play basketball right away. He led Rainier Beach to win their league and district titles. He was named the most valuable player of the Seattle 3A Metro League.
Beauchamp helped his team reach the state semifinals and finish fifth in the state tournament. He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists per game. He was recognized as one of the best players in Washington. For his senior year, he transferred to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. After finishing his high school basketball, he went back to Yakima to graduate from Eisenhower High School.
Recruiting for College
After his freshman year, MarJon Beauchamp received offers from four top college basketball programs. These included the University of Washington. His strong play in amateur tournaments helped him become a highly rated recruit. By the end of high school, he was considered a four-star recruit by major scouting services. On August 1, 2019, he announced that he would not play college basketball right away.
College Basketball at Yakima Valley
After high school, Beauchamp trained to get ready for the 2021 NBA draft. He later decided to join the basketball team at Yakima Valley College in his hometown in March 2021. He had friends on the team, which helped him make this choice.
In his first college game on April 20, 2021, Beauchamp scored nine points and grabbed nine rebounds. On June 1, he had an amazing game, scoring a career-high 50 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. As a freshman, Beauchamp averaged 30.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game over 12 games. He led the Northwest Athletic Conference in scoring. He also helped the Yakima Valley Yaks win the Northwest Athletic Conference championship in 2022.
Many big universities like Washington, Oregon, and Texas Tech were interested in him. However, he decided not to go to a top-tier (Division I) university. This was due to concerns about his amateur status, which could affect his future professional career.
Professional Basketball Career
NBA G League Ignite (2021–2022)
On September 23, 2021, Beauchamp signed with the NBA G League Ignite. This team is part of the NBA G League, which helps young players get ready for the NBA. He averaged 15.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game with the Ignite.
Milwaukee Bucks (2022–Present)
On June 23, 2022, the Milwaukee Bucks picked MarJon Beauchamp as the 24th overall player in the 2022 NBA draft. He then joined the Bucks for their 2022 NBA Summer League games. In his first Summer League game, Beauchamp scored 16 points.
On July 7, 2022, Beauchamp signed his first professional contract with the Bucks. On November 9, he scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A few days later, on November 14, he set a new career high with 20 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
In January 2024, while playing for the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' G-League team, Beauchamp scored 36 points in a game. He also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Career Statistics Summary
MarJon Beauchamp has played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- In the 2022-23 season, he played 52 games and averaged 5.1 points per game.
- In the 2023-24 season, he played 48 games and averaged 4.4 points per game.
- In the NBA playoffs, he has played a few games, contributing to his team.
- In his college career at Yakima Valley, he averaged an impressive 30.7 points per game over 12 games.
MarJon's Personal Life
MarJon Beauchamp is a Christian. His father, Jon, also played college basketball for Eastern Washington and Highline College.
MarJon is also of Native American descent. He is from the Mission Indians and La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians. His grandfather, Henry Beauchamp, was the first African-American mayor of Yakima.
See also
In Spanish: MarJon Beauchamp para niños
