Maverick Rowan
Maverick Rowan (born July 14, 1996) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the North Carolina State University and participated in the 2017 NBA draft,[1] but ultimately withdrew his name from the draft after the college deadline.
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Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | July 14, 1996
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | NC State (2015–2017) |
NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
Playing career | 2017–present |
Career history | |
2017 | FMP |
2017–2018 | Lakeland Magic |
2018 | Westchester Knicks |
2019 | Austin Spurs |
2019 | Maine Red Claws |
2019 | St. John's Edge |
2021–2022 | CB Peñas Huesca |
2022 | UDEA Baloncesto |
2022 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
High school and college career
Rowan, the son of former NBA player Ron Rowan,[2] played high school ball at Lincoln Park High School in Midland, Pennsylvania and at Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He earned Pennsylvania 1A Player of the Year honors as a sophomore and Florida 5A Player of the Year distinction his junior year.
He joined the North Carolina State men's basketball team for the 2015-16 season, averaging 12.9 points per game, hitting 81 of his 241 shots taken from beyond the arc, which set a new NC State freshman record.[3] He also corralled 3.1 rebounds per contest.
As a sophomore, Rowan sank 53 threes in 25 games, pouring in 12.0 points and 3.7 boards per outing. After the conclusion of the 2016-17 campaign, he opted to forgo the remaining two years of his college eligibility to launch his professional career and to enter the 2017 NBA draft.[4] He was originally one of three NC State players to do so, with the others being Ted Kapita and Dennis Smith Jr.[5] However, Rowan was one of two college players during the international players' draft deadline to withdraw his name from the 2017 draft while also not returning to college.[6]
Professional career
FMP (2017)
On August 3, 2017, Rowan signed a three-year deal with Serbian club FMP Belgrade.[7] On October 12, 2017, he was released by FMP after appearing in three ABA League games. He averaged 2 points and 0.7 rebounds per game.[8]
Lakeland Magic (2017–2018)
Rowan later joined the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League.
Westchester Knicks (2018)
On November 23, 2018, the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League announced that they had acquired Rowan.[9] On December 4, after appearing in three games, he was waived by the team.
Austin Spurs (2019)
On January 7, 2019, the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League announced that they had acquired Rowan.[10] He also recently played for the San Antonio Spurs for the 2018 NBA Summer League.
Maine Red Claws (2019)
On March 12, 2019, the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League announced that they had acquired Rowan.[11]
CB Peñas Huesca (2021–2022)
On October 5, 2021, Rowan signed with CB Peñas Huesca of the LEB Oro.[12] He averaged 9.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.[13]
UDEA Baloncesto (2022)
On February 20, 2022, Rowan signed with UDEA Baloncesto of the LEB Plata.[13]
Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022)
On October 10, 2022, Rowan signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[14] He was waived on November 16 after appearing in 2 games.
References
- "North Carolina State's Maverick Rowan: Enters name in NBA Draft". theScore.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- Bloom, Elizabeth (January 19, 2016). "Former Pitt recruit Maverick Rowan ready for 'Zoo-ish' homecoming". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- "NC State's Maverick Rowan Will Not PlayTuesday Night". www.fanragsports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- "Maverick Rowan leaving NC State to pursue a pro career". newsobserver. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- "TheWolfpacker.com - NC State sophomore forward Maverick Rowan is leaving". April 13, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- "Thirty-six international early entry NBA Draft candidates withdraw". NBA.com.
- Maverick Rowan signs 3-year deal with FMP
- "FMP part ways with Maverick Rowan". aba-liga.com. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- "Westchester Knicks Acquire Maverick Rowan". NBA.com. November 23, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- "Austin Spurs Acquire Maverick Rowan". NBA.com. January 7, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- Boston, Evans (March 12, 2018). "Red Claws Add Maverick Rowan". NBA.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- "Huesca inks Maverick Rowan". Eurobasket. October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (February 20, 2022). "Maverick Rowan agreed terms with Algeciras". Eurobasket. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- "SKYFORCE ANNOUNCES TRAINING CAMP ROSTER AHEAD OF 2022-23 SEASON". gleague.nba.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.