Yogi Ferrell facts for kids
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Ferrell with the Sacramento Kings in 2019
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| No. 11 – [[Budućnost|Budućnost]] | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 9, 1993 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Park Tudor (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (2012–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| League | Prva A Liga ABA League |
| Career history | |
| 2016 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2016 | → Long Island Nets |
| 2016–2017 | Long Island Nets |
| 2017–2018 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2018–2020 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2021 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2021 | Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2021 | Panathinaikos |
| 2021–2023 | Cedevita Olimpija |
| 2023 | Shanghai Sharks |
| 2023–present | Budućnost |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Duane "Yogi" Ferrell Jr. (born May 9, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for Budućnost in Montenegro. He also played college basketball at Indiana University.
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Early Life and Amazing Skills
Even as a fifth grader in 2004, Yogi Ferrell was seen as a top player. He was only 10 years old and 4 feet 10 inches tall. But he already had amazing skills. He could do a cool crossover dribble. He could also make a running shot and pass the ball perfectly to his teammates.
High School Basketball Star
Yogi Ferrell became a big name in high school basketball. Experts like Rivals.com and ESPNU ranked him as one of the best players in his class. They called him the best passer and fastest player in Indiana.
Winning Championships
Yogi led his high school team, Park Tudor School, to the State Championship Game in his second year. They nearly won, losing by just three points.
In his junior year, he helped Park Tudor win the 2A IHSAA State Championship! He scored 14 points and had six assists in that big game.
His senior year was even better. On March 24, 2012, Yogi won a second 2A IHSAA State Championship. He set a record with 12 assists in the championship game. He also scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
McDonald's All-American Game
After high school, Yogi played in the McDonald's All-American Game. This game features the best high school players in the country. Yogi played for 22 minutes and had eight assists without a single mistake. He was the only player in the game to do that!
College Career at Indiana University
On November 9, 2011, Yogi decided to play college basketball for Indiana University. He chose Indiana over other big schools. His main goal was to win a national championship.
Freshman Year Success
In his first year (freshman year), Yogi was a key player. His coach said he was "wiser than his years." Yogi helped his team win the Big Ten championship. He averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 assists per game. He was named to the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team.
Breaking Records
Yogi kept getting better each year. In his sophomore year, he led the team in scoring and assists. He was also a great shooter from far away.
By his junior year, Yogi joined an elite group of players at Indiana. Only five players before him had over 1,000 career points, 400 career assists, and 300 career rebounds.
In his senior year, Yogi broke the all-time assists record at Indiana University. He made his 546th career assist on January 19, 2016. He was also named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Yogi Ferrell started his professional career. He wasn't picked in the 2016 NBA draft, but he didn't give up!
Starting with the Nets
Yogi joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2016 NBA Summer League. He later signed with the Nets and made his NBA debut on November 9, 2016. He also played for the Long Island Nets, their team in the NBA Development League.
Shining with the Dallas Mavericks
On January 28, 2017, Yogi signed a short contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He quickly showed how good he was. In his third game, he scored 11 points. Just two days later, he scored a career-high 32 points against the Portland Trail Blazers! He also made nine three-pointers in that game, which tied a record for an NBA rookie.
Because of his amazing play, the Mavericks signed him to a multiyear deal. He was even named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for February 2017. At the end of the season, he was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
Playing for Other Teams
After the Mavericks, Yogi played for the Sacramento Kings from 2018 to 2020. He then had short stays with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers in 2021.
Moving to Europe and China
In October 2021, Yogi moved to Europe to play for Panathinaikos in Greece. Later that year, he signed with Cedevita Olimpija in Slovenia. He helped them win the Slovenian Basketball League Finals in 2023 and was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the finals!
In August 2023, he played for the Shanghai Sharks in China. Now, he plays for Budućnost VOLI in Montenegro.
Personal Life
Yogi Ferrell is the son of Kevin Ferrell Sr. and Lydia Ferrell. He has one brother and two sisters.
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