David Haughton (basketball)

David Haughton (born August 1, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for Pelister of the Macedonian First League. He played college basketball for Sullivan County Community College and Purchase State. Haughton entered the 2014 NBA draft, but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.

David Haughton
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PositionPower forward / center
LeagueMacedonian First League
Personal information
Born (1991-08-01) August 1, 1991
Greenburgh, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodlands (Greenburgh, New York)
College
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2016Rakvere Tarvas
2016–2017Aries Trikala
2017–2018Balkan Botevgrad
2018–2019Hallmann Vienna
2019–2020Rethymno Cretan Kings
2020–2021Hallmann Vienna
2021–presentPelister
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Haughton played high school basketball at Woodlands High School in Greenburgh, NY.

College career

Haughton played college basketball at Sullivan County Community College, from 2010 to 2012. He then was transferred at Purchase State, where he played from 2012 to 2014 under coach Jeff Charney.[1] During his first year with the panthers, Haughton went to average 7.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game. Coming at his senior year, Haughton became the captain and was one of the key players of the team.[2] He improved his numbers, averaging 9.3 points per game, he was the top rebounder of the team, having 10.8 per game and he also had 1.3 blocks per game.

Professional career

Rakvere Tarvas

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Haughton signed with the Estonian club Rakvere Tarvas. After a pretty good first season with the club, he renewed his contract with the club for another year.[3]

Aries Trikala

On October 4, 2016, he joined Aries Trikala of the Greek Basket League.[4] He stayed at the club for one year, averaging 5.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Balkan Botevgrad

On August 3, 2017, Haughton joined Balkan Botevgrad of the Bulgarian league.[5] He went on to average 7.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game.

Hallmann Vienna

On June 15, 2018, Haughton joined Vilpas Vikings of the Korisliiga.[6] He never appeared in a game for the team and he joined Hallmann Vienna of the Austrian Bundesliga.[7]

References
  1. "In the Panther Spotlight: David Haughton". purchasecollegeathletics.com. November 7, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  2. "Area college notebook: Purchase reaches new heights". lohud.com. December 14, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  3. "Where Are They Now? Haughton Signs Pro Contract". purchasecollegeathletics.com. November 3, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  4. "Trikala BC announce David Haughton's signing". sdna.gr. October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  5. "Balkan adds Haughton to their roster, ex Trikalla". hoopvideos.net. August 3, 2017. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  6. "David Haughton signs with Salon Vilpas". sportando.com. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  7. BC Hallmann Vienna signs David Haughton.
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