Quincy Acy facts for kids
Acy in 2013
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| Wichita State Shockers | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 6, 1990 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | John Horn (Mesquite, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Baylor (2008–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Pro career | 2012–2022 |
| Coaching career | 2023–present |
| League | The American |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2012–2013 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2012–2013 | → Bakersfield Jam |
| 2013–2014 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2014–2015 | New York Knicks |
| 2015–2016 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2016 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2016–2017 | Texas Legends |
| 2017–2018 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2019 | Texas Legends |
| 2019 | Shenzhen Leopards |
| 2019–2020 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2021–2022 | Olympiacos |
| As coach: | |
| 2023–present | Wichita State (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Quincy Acy, born on October 6, 1990, is an American basketball coach and a former professional player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Wichita State Shockers team. Quincy played college basketball for the Baylor Bears. He also spent seven seasons playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams like the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. Besides the NBA, he played in the NBA Development League (now called the G League) and for teams in China, Israel, and Greece.
Contents
- Early Life and Growing Up
- High School Basketball Journey
- College Career at Baylor
- Professional Basketball Career
- Starting with the Toronto Raptors (2012–2013)
- Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2013–2014)
- Time with the New York Knicks (2014–2015)
- Back to Sacramento (2015–2016)
- Short Time with the Dallas Mavericks (2016)
- Playing for the Texas Legends (2016–2017)
- Joining the Brooklyn Nets (2017–2018)
- With the Phoenix Suns (2019)
- Another Return to Texas (2019)
- Playing in China (2019)
- Playing in Israel (2019–2020)
- Playing in Greece (2021–2022)
- Coaching Career Begins
- Personal Life
- See also
Early Life and Growing Up
Quincy Acy was born in Tyler, Texas. His parents separated when he was young. He grew up in Dallas with his mother, Renata King. His mother worked as an elementary school teacher.
High School Basketball Journey
Quincy went to John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas. In his final year, 2007–08, he was a star player. He scored about 17.8 points and grabbed 7.8 rebounds per game. Experts at Rivals.com thought he was a top player. They ranked him as the 25th best power forward in the country. He was also the 84th best player overall in 2008.
College Career at Baylor
Quincy Acy played college basketball for the Baylor Bears.
Freshman Year (2008–09)
As a first-year student, Quincy was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team. He was also named Big 12 Co-Rookie of the Week in November 2008. He was sixth on his team in scoring and fourth in rebounding. Quincy led the Bears in blocked shots with 34. He set a record by making his first 20 shots in his college career.
Sophomore Year (2009–10)
In his second year, Quincy was often the "sixth man" for Baylor. This means he was the first player to come off the bench. He averaged 9.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He was recognized for his role on the Big 12 All-Reserve team.
Junior Year (2010–11)
During his third year, Quincy averaged 12.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. In a tournament game, he scored 21 points and had 15 rebounds. After this season, he won the Big 12 Sixth Man Award. He also received an honorable mention for the All-Big 12 team.
Senior Year (2011–12)
In his final year at Baylor, Quincy averaged 12.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Big 12 second team. He also made the Big 12 All-Defensive team for his strong defense.
Professional Basketball Career
Quincy Acy had a long career playing professional basketball.
Starting with the Toronto Raptors (2012–2013)
The Toronto Raptors picked Quincy Acy in the 2012 NBA draft. He was the 37th player chosen overall. He signed a contract with the Raptors in July 2012. During his time with the Raptors, he also played for the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League. In April 2013, he scored his season-high of 13 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2013–2014)
In December 2013, Quincy was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He played his first game for the Kings a few days later. He helped the Kings win against the Houston Rockets.
Time with the New York Knicks (2014–2015)
Quincy was traded to the New York Knicks in August 2014. He played his first game for the Knicks in October 2014. In January 2015, he had his best game yet, scoring 19 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. This season was his best, as he played in 68 games. He averaged 5.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Back to Sacramento (2015–2016)
In July 2015, Quincy signed again with the Sacramento Kings. He returned to the team for a second time. In January 2016, he scored 18 points in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Short Time with the Dallas Mavericks (2016)
Quincy signed with his home team, the Dallas Mavericks, in July 2016. He played in six games for them before being released in November 2016.
Playing for the Texas Legends (2016–2017)
After leaving the Mavericks, Quincy joined the Texas Legends. This team is part of the NBA Development League. In his first game for the Legends, he scored 16 points. He averaged 17.3 points and 8.1 rebounds in 12 games for the team.
Joining the Brooklyn Nets (2017–2018)
In January 2017, Quincy signed a short contract with the Brooklyn Nets. He played so well that he signed a longer contract later that month. In March 2017, he scored 18 points against the Utah Jazz. In April 2018, he had a career-high game. He scored 21 points and made six three-pointers against the Chicago Bulls.
With the Phoenix Suns (2019)
Quincy signed a short contract with the Phoenix Suns in January 2019. He signed a second contract later that month. He grabbed 10 rebounds in a game against the Denver Nuggets. He left the Suns after his second contract ended.
Another Return to Texas (2019)
In February 2019, Quincy Acy returned to play for the Texas Legends once more.
Playing in China (2019)
In March 2019, Quincy joined the Shenzhen Leopards in China. He played in one game for them before another player took his spot.
Playing in Israel (2019–2020)
In July 2019, Quincy signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. In November 2019, he scored a new career-high of 22 points in a game. He helped his team win the Israeli League championship in 2020.
Playing in Greece (2021–2022)
In November 2021, Quincy signed with Olympiacos in Greece. He played in four EuroLeague games for them. He helped Olympiacos win the Greek League championship and the Greek Basketball Cup in 2022. He left the team in July 2022.
Coaching Career Begins
After his playing career, Quincy Acy became a coach.
Player Development Coach (2022)
In October 2022, Quincy became a player development coach. He worked for the NBA G League's Texas Legends, the same team he played for.
Assistant Coach at Wichita State (2023–Present)
On April 10, 2023, Quincy Acy joined the Wichita State Shockers as an assistant coach. He continues to help young players grow and improve their skills.
Personal Life
Quincy Acy has a son, who was born in 2011. He got married in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Quincy Acy para niños
