Marquis Teague facts for kids
Marquis Teague playing for the Brooklyn Nets in 2014.
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| Free agent | ||||||||||||||
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| Point guard | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 28, 1993 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Pike (Indianapolis, Indiana) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| College | Kentucky (2011–2012) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2012–present | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | → Iowa Energy | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Brooklyn Nets | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Oklahoma City Blue | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Ironi Nahariya | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Avtodor Saratov | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Memphis Hustle | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | Memphis Grizzlies | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Jeonju KCC Egis | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Memphis Hustle | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | London Lions | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Kolossos Rodou | |||||||||||||
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Marquis Devante Teague (born February 28, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays the point guard position. He was known as one of the best high school basketball players in the country before playing in college and the NBA. His older brother, Jeff Teague, was also a famous NBA player.
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Early Basketball Success
High School Stardom
Teague was a basketball star at Pike High School in Indianapolis. In 2011, he was called a "five-star recruit" by experts. This means he was ranked as one of the top five high school players in the entire United States. He was also named the number one point guard in his class.
In July 2010, Teague played for the USA's Under-17 basketball team. He and his future college teammate, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, helped the team win a gold medal at the FIBA U-17 World Championship in Germany.
A Champion in College
In 2011, Teague decided to play college basketball for the University of Kentucky. He played for only one season, but it was a very successful one.
As the team's starting point guard, he helped lead the Wildcats to victory in the 2012 NCAA National Championship. During that season, he averaged 10 points and about 5 assists per game.
Professional Basketball Journey
Getting Drafted to the NBA
After winning the college championship, Teague decided to become a professional player. In the 2012 NBA draft, he was chosen by the Chicago Bulls as the 29th pick in the first round.
He played for the Bulls for part of two seasons. In January 2014, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He later had a short time with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Teague has played for many teams in the NBA G League (a development league for the NBA). He has also played professional basketball in other countries.
His career has taken him to teams in:
- Israel (Ironi Nahariya)
- Russia (Avtodor Saratov)
- South Korea (Jeonju KCC Egis)
- Great Britain (London Lions)
- Greece (Kolossos Rodou)
This experience shows how basketball can take players all over the globe.
A Family of Basketball Players
Marquis Teague comes from a family with a deep love for basketball. His father, Shawn Teague, played college basketball for the University of Missouri and Boston University. His older brother, Jeff Teague, was an NBA All-Star and played in the NBA for 12 years.
Career Statistics
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011–12 | Kentucky | 40 | 40 | 32.6 | .415 | .325 | .714 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 10.0 |
| Career | 40 | 40 | 32.6 | .415 | .325 | .714 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 10.0 |
NBA Regular Season Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Chicago | 48 | 0 | 8.2 | .381 | .174 | .563 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| 2013–14 | Chicago | 19 | 2 | 12.7 | .242 | .200 | .688 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| 2013–14 | Brooklyn | 21 | 1 | 9.6 | .415 | .375 | .789 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| 2017–18 | Memphis | 3 | 0 | 24.7 | .250 | .250 | .400 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| Career | 91 | 3 | 10.0 | .343 | .222 | .661 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
NBA Playoffs Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Chicago | 8 | 0 | 9.0 | .294 | .000 | .000 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 9.0 | .294 | .000 | .000 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
See also
In Spanish: Marquis Teague para niños
