Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Olivier-Maxence Prosper (/əˈlɪvɪər ˈmæksəns ˈprɒspər/ ə-LIV-eer MAK-senss PROSS-pər;[1] born July 3, 2002) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper
No. 18 – Dallas Mavericks
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-07-03) July 3, 2002
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2023: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Career history
2023–presentDallas Mavericks
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2021 LatviaTeam

Early life and high school

Prosper grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] Prosper's father Gaetan moved to Montreal from Haiti as a child.[3] He initially attended L'Académie Ste-Thérèse, which did not have a basketball team.[4] When Prosper was 16 he enrolled at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.[5] Prosper transferred to the NBA Academy Latin America in Mexico City, Mexico to finish his high school career.[6] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Clemson.[7]

College career

Prosper began his college career at Clemson.[8] He averaged ten minutes of play and 2.5 points per game as a freshman.[9] After the season, Prosper entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

Prosper ultimately transferred to Marquette.[11] He averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in his first season season with the Golden Eagles.[12] Prosper averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game as a junior.[13] After the season, he entered the 2023 NBA draft,[14] showcasing impressive performances at the NBA Draft Combine.

Professional career

Dallas Mavericks (2023–present)

Prosper was drafted 24th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2023 NBA draft.[15] Shortly after, his draft rights were traded, along with Richaun Holmes, to the Dallas Mavericks for cash considerations[16] and on July 16, 2023, he signed with the Mavericks.[17]

Personal life

Prosper's parents both played college basketball at Concordia University and were both multiple-time RSEQ All-Stars, his mother Guylaine competed for the Canada women's national basketball team.[18] His sister, Cassandre, plays basketball for Notre Dame.[19]

References
  1. Next Gen: Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Sportsnet. April 9, 2022. Event occurs at 0:09. Retrieved June 15, 2023 – via YouTube.
  2. "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper latest Montreal basketball talent". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. Steele, Ben (June 20, 2023). "Olivier-Maxence Prosper made up his mind at a young age that he would reach the NBA. That will happen for the Marquette star on Thursday". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  4. "Académie de la NBA: Olivier-Maxence Prosper est tombé dans la potion dès son enfance". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). December 27, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  5. "From Montreal to Medellin: Lake Forest Academy junior thrives at Basketball Without Borders camp". Chicago Tribune. August 3, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. Vardon, Joe (March 16, 2023). "How the Latin American NBA Academy helped save Bennedict Mathurin". The Athletic. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  7. Smith, Cam (October 25, 2019). "Clemson adds another major basketball recruit in 4-star F Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  8. "Marquette basketball's Olivier-Maxence Prosper could help scoring load". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. October 24, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. Senkiw, Brad (March 24, 2021). "Clemson's Prosper Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  10. "Clemson basketball loses Olivier-Maxence Prosper to transfer portal; second player this week". The Greenville News. March 24, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. "Marquette adds Clemson transfer Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. April 15, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. "Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Oso Ighodaro have bigger roles for Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 16, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  13. Kalbrosky, Bryan (April 12, 2023). "Why NBA teams looking for the next OG Anunoby should consider drafting Olivier-Maxence Prosper". USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  14. "Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper puts name into 2023 NBA draft". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. April 12, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  15. "Kings select Olivier-Maxence Prosper, reportedly trade him, Holmes to Mavs". TheScore.com. June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  16. "Sacramento Kings Complete Trade With Dallas Mavericks". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  17. "Dallas Mavericks sign first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper". cbsnews.com. July 16, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  18. Ibrahim, Abdulhamid (January 25, 2023). "Montreal's Olivier-Maxence Prosper inches closer to NBA dream while helping star sister". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Canadian Press. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  19. "March Madness: un excellent départ pour le Québécois Olivier-Maxence Prosper". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). March 17, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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