Damier Pitts

Damier Erik Pitts (born December 3, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Marshall before starting his professional career in 2012. During his first professional season, he led the Icelandic top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla in scoring. In 2018, he won the Portuguese League Cup with S.L. Benfica.

Damier Pitts
Personal information
Born (1989-12-03) December 3, 1989
Charlotte, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolHargrave Military Academy
(Chatham, Virginia)
CollegeMarshall (2008–2012)
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2012–2013KFÍ
2013–2014Istanbul DSI
2014–2015Roseto Sharks
2015–2016BK Ventspils
2016–2017Valmiera Ordo
2017–2018Kataja BC
2018S.L. Benfica
2018–2019Jászberényi KSE
2019Soproni KC
2020–2021Rabotnički
2022–2023Grindavík
2023–presentGastonia Snipers
Career highlights and awards

College career

Pitts played for Marshall University from 2008[1] to 2012 and was named to the All-Conference USA Third-Team after his senior year.[2]

Professional career

Pitts started his professional career in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla with KFÍ in 2012.[3] He led the league in scoring with 33.5 points per game[4] and was selected for the 2013 Icelandic All-Star game.[5]

In October 2018, Pitts signed with Jászberényi KSE of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A, replacing Remon Nelson.[6]

In January 2020, Pitts signed with KK Rabotnički of the Macedonian Basketball League.[7]

In November 2022, Pitts returned to Iceland and signed with Grindavík.[8] In 2023, he joined Gastonia Snipers of the East Coast Basketball League.[9]

The Basketball Tournament

In 2017, Pitts participated in The Basketball Tournament with team NC Prodigal Sons. Pitts led the team to a first round upset of Ole Hotty Toddy, a team of Ole Miss alumni. The team made it to the Sweet 16 before being beaten by Ram Nation, a team of VCU alumni. The Basketball Tournament is a $2 million winner-take-all tournament broadcast annually on ESPN.[10]

References
  1. "Men's Basketball Inks Highly-Touted Point Guard Damier Pitts". CBS College Sports. 14 November 2007. Archived from the original on January 22, 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  2. Nichols, Doug (5 March 2012). "Thundering Herd's DeAndre Kane and Damier Pitts Score Conference Honors". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  3. "Draumaleikmaður og töffari". Fréttablaðið (in Icelandic). February 22, 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  4. "Damier Pitts - 2012-2013 Úrvalsdeild statistics". kki.is (in Icelandic). Icelandic Basketball Federation. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  5. "Stjörnuleikur karla í Ásgarði í dag". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 19 January 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  6. Tamas Deri (28 October 2018). "Damier Pitts will replace Remon Nelson". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  7. "Rabotnicki tabs Damier Pitts, ex Sopron KC". EuroBasket News. January 23, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  8. Óskar Ófeigur Jónsson (17 November 2022). "Braut tennurnar í Brynjari Björns fyrir níu árum og er nú mættur aftur á Klakann". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  9. "Damier Pitts - Player Profile". eastcoastbasketballleague.org. East Coast Basketball League. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  10. "Damier Pitts - The Basketball Tournament". thetournament.com. The Basketball Tournament. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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