Michael Devoe

Michael Jaden Devoe (born December 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Michael Devoe
Devoe with Georgia Tech in 2019
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1999-12-17) December 17, 1999
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeGeorgia Tech (2018–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Ontario Clippers
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Devoe began playing competitive basketball at age nine.[1] For three years, he played for Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida.[2] As a junior, Devoe averaged 22.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. For his senior season, he transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.[3] He was teammates with RJ Barrett, Filip Petrušev and Andrew Nembhard. Devoe helped Montverde achieve a 35–0 record and win the High School Nationals title.[4] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Georgia Tech over offers from USC and Wake Forest.[5]

College career

As a freshman at Georgia Tech, Devoe averaged 9.7 points per game.[6] On November 20, 2019, he recorded a season-high 34 points and nine rebounds in an 82–78 loss to Georgia.[7] Devoe averaged 16 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in his sophomore season, earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honorable mention.[8] On February 20, 2021, he scored a junior season-high 29 points, shooting 7-of-11 from three-point range, in an 87–60 win over Miami (Florida).[9] He was named ACC tournament MVP after leading Georgia Tech to its first title since 1993.[10] As a junior, Devoe averaged 15 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, repeating on the All-ACC honorable mention. After the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, but ultimately returned to Georgia Tech.[11] On November 20, 2021, Devoe scored a career-high 37 points in a 88–78 win over Georgia.[12] He was named to the Third Team All-ACC as a senior.[13]

Professional career

Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)

On October 24, 2022, Devoe joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster.[14]

On June 8, 2023, Devoe was selected by the Rip City Remix in the 2023–24 NBA G League Expansion Draft[15] and on September 14, his rights were traded to the Salt Lake City Stars.[16] On October 11, he signed with the Utah Jazz,[17] but was waived six days later.[18]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Georgia Tech 322332.2.401.393.7103.32.51.4.59.7
2019–20 Georgia Tech 282835.1.476.427.7503.93.41.2.116.0
2020–21 Georgia Tech 262635.0.455.400.7534.33.31.3.315.0
2021–22 Georgia Tech 312934.5.462.365.7334.93.11.4.417.9
Career 11710634.1.452.393.7364.13.11.3.314.6

References
  1. Gardenour, Jeff (February 23, 2017). "Basketball star Mike Devoe makes the grade for Oak Ridge". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  2. Nolan, Tim (January 11, 2019). "How Montverde Academy has prepared Georgia Tech's Michael Devoe". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. Collings, Buddy (July 6, 2017). "Mike Devoe transfers to Montverde ahead of college basketball choice that includes Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  4. Lammer, Pat (March 31, 2018). "Montverde rolls over University School for Geico Nationals title". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. Sugiura, Ken (September 24, 2017). "Blue-chip prospect Michael Devoe commits to Georgia Tech". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  6. Shirley, Daniel (November 24, 2020). "Josh Pastner on guard duo: 'I'll put them up against anybody in the country'". The Athletic. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  7. "Devoe Goes for 34, but Tech Falls to Georgia, 82-78". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. November 20, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  8. Farrer, Alex (November 18, 2020). "Devoe aims to make another jump for his JR season". Rivals. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  9. "Devoe, Georgia Tech, dominate 1st half, swamp Miami 89-60". ESPN. Associated Press. February 20, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  10. Callaghan-Croley, Dylan (March 14, 2021). "Georgia Tech Basketball: Michael Devoe wins ACC Tournament MVP". Yellow Jacked Up. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  11. "Georgia Tech senior Bubba Parham to return; junior Michael Devoe ponders NBA draft". ESPN. Associated Press. March 25, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  12. "Devoe scores 37, Usher 21; Georgia Tech beats Georgia 88-78". ESPN. Associated Press. November 20, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  13. "ACC Unveils 2021-22 Men's Basketball Awards" (Press release). Atlantic Coast Conference. March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  14. "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season". OurSportsCentral.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  15. NBA G League [@nbagleague] (June 8, 2023). "🚨BREAKING 🚨 The new @trailblazers NBA G League team selected 14 unprotected Returning Players in the 2023-24 Expansion Draft. Portland will retain the League rights to these selected players for two seasons, beginning with the 2023-24 season" (Tweet). Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. "SLC Stars Acquire Returning Player Rights of Michael Devoe from Rip City Remix". OurSportsCentral.com. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  17. Rincon, Jeremy (October 11, 2023). "Utah Jazz Sign Michael Devoe and Keshawn Justice". NBA.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  18. Hundman, Gabby (October 17, 2023). "Utah Jazz Waive Devoe, Justice, and Langford". NBA.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
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