Luke Babbitt
Idaho Stampede | |
2013–2014 | Nizhny Novgorod |
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2014–2016 | New Orleans Pelicans |
2016–2017 | Miami Heat |
2017–2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
2018 | Miami Heat |
As coach: | |
2022–present | Bishop Manogue HS |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Luke Robert Babbitt (born June 20, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Nevada Wolf Pack before declaring for the 2010 NBA draft following his sophomore year.[1] He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft, then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Early life
Babbitt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of nine his family moved to Reno, Nevada. Babbitt attended Galena High School, where he was a 3-time All-State performer and a two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year in basketball. As a junior, Babbitt averaged 27.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while leading Galena to a state championship. Babbitt finished his high school career by scoring 2,941 points, which broke future college teammate Armon Johnson's Nevada state scoring record of 2,616 points.
Considered a four-star recruit by
College career
After originally verbally committing to
In his sophomore season, Babbitt led the team in scoring with 21.9 points per game. He scored a career-high 33 points in the
On April 20, 2010, Babbitt hired an agent and declared for the NBA draft.[7]
Professional career
Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2013)
Babbitt was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA draft. His rights were later traded, along with Wolves forward Ryan Gomes, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Martell Webster.[8] On July 9, 2010, Babbitt signed his rookie contract with the Blazers.[9] He then joined the Blazers for the 2010 NBA Summer League.
On December 8, 2010, Babbitt was assigned to the
Babbitt joined the Trail Blazers for the 2012 NBA Summer League.
Nizhny Novgorod (2013–2014)
In August 2013, Babbitt signed with Nizhny Novgorod of Russia for the 2013–14 season.[14] In January 2014, he left Russia under controversial circumstances.[15]
New Orleans Pelicans (2014–2016)
On February 4, 2014, Babbitt signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.[16] On July 20, 2015, he re-signed with the Pelicans.[17]
Miami Heat (2016–2017)
On July 10, 2016, Babbitt was traded to the Miami Heat in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft pick and cash considerations.[18]
Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)
Babbitt signed with the Atlanta Hawks on August 9, 2017.[19]
Return to Miami (2018)
Babbitt was traded back to the Heat on February 8, 2018 in exchange for Okaro White.[20]
Career statistics
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 |
NBA
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2010–11 | Portland | 24 | 0 | 5.7 | .273 | .188 | .333 | 1.3 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 1.5 |
2011–12 | Portland | 40 | 4 | 13.4 | .410 | .430 | .850 | 2.4 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 5.1 |
2012–13 | Portland | 62 | 0 | 11.8 | .368 | .348 | .769 | 2.2 | .5 | .2 | .1 | 3.9 |
2013–14 | New Orleans | 27 | 2 | 17.5 | .390 | .379 | .778 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .3 | .4 | 6.3 |
2014–15 | New Orleans | 63 | 19 | 13.2 | .479 | .513 | .684 | 1.8 | .4 | .3 | .2 | 4.1 |
2015–16 | New Orleans | 47 | 13 | 18.0 | .422 | .404 | .780 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .2 | .1 | 7.0 |
2016–17 | Miami
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68 | 55 | 15.7 | .402 | .414 | .733 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | .2 | 4.8 |
2017–18 | Atlanta | 37 | 9 | 15.4 | .476 | .441 | .773 | 2.2 | .7 | .2 | .1 | 6.1 |
2017–18 | Miami | 13 | 5 | 11.2 | .234 | .244 | .000 | 1.2 | .4 | .1 | .2 | 2.5 |
Career | 381 | 107 | 14.0 | .408 | .402 | .747 | 2.2 | .6 | .2 | .2 | 4.8 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018
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Miami | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | .000 | – | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | .000 | – | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2008–09 | Nevada | 34 | 34 | 32.6 | .456 | .429 | .864 | 7.4 | 1.4 | .7 | .7 | 16.9 |
2009–10 | Nevada | 34 | 34 | 37.1 | .500 | .416 | .917 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .8 | 21.9 |
Career | 68 | 68 | 34.9 | .480 | .421 | .893 | 8.1 | 1.8 | .9 | .8 | 19.4 |
Awards and recognition
- 2008–09 WAC Freshman of the Year[1]
- 2008–09 WAC 1st Team All- Conference[1]
- 2008–09 WAC Newcomer of the Year[1]
- 2009–10 WAC All-Decade Team[1]
- 2009–10 All-American[21]
- 2009–10 AP All American Honorable Mention[1]
- 2009–10 Naismith Award mid-season finalist[22]
- 2009–10 WAC Player of the Year[1]
- 2009–10 WAC 1st Team All- Conference[1]
- 2008–2010 2× WAC All-Tournament Team[1]
- 2023 Galena High School Athletic Hall of Fame Award
See also
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Luke Babbitt Bio
- ^ "Luke Babbitt Recruiting Profile". Archived from the original on 2015-12-24. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
- ^ Report: Galena basketball star to play for Wolf Pack in '08
- ^ Nevada 78, San Jose St. 69 – ESPN.com
- ^ New Mexico St. 80, Nevada 79 – ESPN.com
- ^ James leads way as Rams hold off Wolf Pack
- ^ Babbitt hires agent, declares for draft
- ^ "Minnesota Acquires Martell Webster from Portland". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 25, 2010. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
- ^ "TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN LUKE BABBITT". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
- ^ Trail Blazers Assign Luke Babbitt To Idaho Stampede Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Blazers Recall Babbitt From D-League
- ^ Trail Blazers' Luke Babbitt heads to NBA Development League
- ^ Blazers recall Luke Babbitt from D-League
- ^ "Nizhny Novgorod announced Luke Babbitt". Sportando.net. August 30, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Luke Babbitt breaks contract with Nizhny. Russian team won't sign his letter of clearance". Archived from the original on 2014-05-18. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- ^ "PELICANS SIGN BABBITT". NBA.com. July 20, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "Pelicans Re-Sign Luke Babbitt". NBA.com. July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ^ "HEAT Acquire Luke Babbitt". NBA.com. July 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Luke Babbitt". NBA.com. August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "HEAT Acquire Luke Babbitt". NBA.com. February 8, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Luke Babbitt named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American
- ^ Luke Babbitt Named National Finalist
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Luke Babbitt at nevadawolfpack.com