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Damion Baugh

Damion Baugh

American basketball player

Damion Baugh (born August 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs.

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Early life and high school career

Baugh attended Cane Ridge High School for two seasons before transferring to Lincoln Academy. For his senior season, he joined Tennessee Prep Academy.[1] He averaged 23.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. Ranked the No. 86 prospect in his class by Rivals.com, Baugh committed to play college basketball at Memphis.[2]

College career

As a freshman, Baugh averaged 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Following the season, Baugh transferred to TCU.[2] Baugh averaged 10.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game as a junior. Following the season, he signed with an NBA certified agent, and served a six-game suspension.[3] As a senior, Baugh averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, helping TCU reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament.[4] He was named to the Seond Team All-Big 12.[5]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Baugh signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 7, 2023.[6][7] However, he was waived on October 16[8] and twelve days later, he joined the South Bay Lakers.[9]

References

  1. [1]
    Giannotto, Mark (July 23, 2018). "Antavion Collum, Damion Baugh put Tennessee Prep on the college basketball recruiting map". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Frogs Add Memphis Transfer Baugh". TCU Horned Frogs. April 16, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "TCU's Damion Baugh serving 6-game ban for signing with agent". ESPN. Associated Press. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. [4]
    "TCU's Damion Baugh staying in NBA draft while Emanuel Miller returns to Frogs, reports say". The Dallas Morning News. June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. [5]
    "Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. March 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  6. [6]
    "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Four Players". NBA.com. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. [7]
    Wilson, Davis (June 26, 2023). "Basketball: Damion Baugh Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  8. [8]
    "Los Angeles Lakers Waive Three Players". NBA.com. October 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. [9]
    "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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