DeVaughn Lamar Washington[1] (born March 29, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Sendai 89ers of the Japanese B.League.[2] Washington is known for being a consistent scorer in Europe. Standing at 2.03 m (6'8"), he plays the power forward positions. After playing four years of college basketball at Ohio Washington entered the 2011 NBA draft, but he was not selected in the draft's two rounds.
_(cropped).jpg) Washington in 2019 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 29, 1989 Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kempsville (Virginia Beach, Virginia) |
| College | Ohio (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Gelişim Koleji |
| 2012 | Bohemios Montevideo |
| 2012–2013 | WBC Wels |
| 2013–2014 | Kumamoto Volters |
| 2014 | Nishinomiya Storks |
| 2014–2015 | Shinshu Brave Warriors |
| 2015–2016 | Kumamoto Volters |
| 2016–2017 | Kauhajoki Karhu |
| 2017–2018 | Balkan Botevgrad |
| 2018–2019 | Kymis |
| 2019–2020 | Falco Szombathely |
| 2020–2021 | Rabotnički |
| 2021 | Larisa |
| 2021–2022 | Balkan |
| 2022-2023 | Tryhoop Okayama |
| 2023 | Sendai 89ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career edit
Washington played high school basketball at Kempsville high school, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was ranked as the 778 best player of the nation and the 141 best Small forward of the state.
College career edit
In his senior year, Washington was the second best scorer and the second best rebounder of the team, averaging 13.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He led the Bobcats to a third postseason appearance in four years. Washington finished with 1,061 points for his career in Athens after improving every season.[3]
Professional career edit
After going undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft, Washington joined Saint-Étienne in France. He left the team before appearing in a single game with them and joined Gelişim Koleji of the Turkish Basketball Second League. On February 14, 2012, he joined Bohemios of the Uruguayan League.[4] On July 20, 2012, he returned to Europe and joined WBC Wels of the Austrian Basketball League.[5]
The following season, Washington moved to Kumamoto Volters of the B.League. On November 21, he joined Shinshu Brave Warriors.[6]
On September 23, 2017, Washington joined Kauhajoki Karhu of the Korisliiga.[7] The following year, he joined Balkan Botevgrad.[8] During the season, he led Balkan to the NBL finals, where Balkan lost from Levski Sofia.
On June 16, 2018, Washington joined Kymi of the Greek Basket League.[9] On October 14, 2018, Washington posted 24 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a 77-74 team loss against Olympiacos.
Washington finished the 2020-2021 season back in Greece, playing for Larisa. In 9 games, he averaged 11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, playing 23 minutes per contest. On August 5, 2021, Washington renewed his contract with the Greek club.[10] On November 27 of the same year, however, he parted ways with Larisa, after averaging only 4.4 points and 4.8 rebounds, playing 19 minutes per contest. On December 1, he signed with BC Balkan Botevgrad of the Bulgarian National Basketball League.[11]
References edit
- ^ De Vaughn Lamar Washington.
- ^ "【B3リーグ】2022-23シーズン デボーン・ワシントン選手 契約締結のお知らせ". 18 August 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington Signs to Play in France". ohiobobcats.com. July 21, 2011. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Men's Basketball: Washington now playing in Uruguay". thepostathens.com. February 14, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington signs in Austria". propartnersports.com. July 20, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington added by Nagano". court-side.com. November 21, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington inks with Karhu Basket". sportando.com. August 17, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington inks with Balkan Botevgrad". sportando.com. August 29, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DeVaughn Washington signs with GS Kymis". sportando.com. June 16, 2018. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (August 6, 2021). "BC Larissa keeps DeVaughn Washington". Sportando. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Washington comes back to Balkan, ex Larissa BC". Eurobasket. December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
External links edit
- RealGM.com Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- BG Basket Profile (in Bulgarian)