Desmond Bane
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| Team |  Magic |
| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 98 kg |
| Born | 25 Jun 1998 (27 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Number | 3 |
Desmond Bane is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Memphis Grizzlies.
He was drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics in 2020 and was later traded to the Grizzlies. He attended college at the Texas Christian University. In his rookie year with the NBA, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Desmond Michael Bane was born on June 25, 1998, in Richmond, Indiana, USA. He stands 196 centimeters tall and his last listed weight is 98 kilograms. He shoots with his right hand and he plays the position of shooting guard and small forward.He grew up with his grandparents and was raised in Richmond. As a kid, he played more baseball than basketball, which he focused on until he was in the eighth grade. His grandfather helped to coach him.
High School and College Career
He attended Shelton Catholic High School where he played basketball under the coaching of Josh Jurgens. He averaged 30 points a game in his senior year and was later named the Wettig Memorial Holiday Tournament MVP. He later committed to playing for the Texas Christian University (TCU).He played for the TCU Horned Frogs and was given Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors. He was also named to the First-team All-Big 12 in 2020. The year before that, he was named to the Second-team All-Big 12 team.
Professional Career
Bane declared for the NBA in 2020. He was selected by the Boston Celtics during the 2020 NBA Draft. He was picked in the first round. He was the first TCU player to have been drafted into the NBA during the first round since the 90s.He was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. During his Rookie Year, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
In 2023, he signed a contract extension deal with the Grizzlies, the largest in the history of the franchise at US$207 million. The contract will see him with the team for five more years.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- 2017 - NIT champion
- 2020 - First-team All-Big 12
- 2019 - Second-team All-Big 12
Desmond Bane FAQ
When was Desmond Bane born?
He was born on June 25, 1998, in Richmond, Indiana in the United States of America.
How tall is Desmond Bane?
His height is listed at 196 cm or 6 feet and 5 inches tall.
What team does Desmond Bane play for?
He has played for the Grizzlies since 2020.