Derrick Griffin

Derrick Griffin (born September 3, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played basketball and football for Texas Southern.

Derrick Griffin
No. 23 – Stockton Kings
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993
Houston, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolBF Terry
(Rosenberg, Texas)
CollegeTexas Southern (2015–2017)
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019South Bay Lakers
2019–presentStockton Kings
Career highlights and awards

Griffin was third ranked wide receiver in the nation in 2013, and signed with Miami but did not play due to academics.[1] As a redshirt freshman wide receiver, he led the SWAC in touchdown catches with 11 and was named to the 2015 All-SWAC Football Team. He then suited up for the basketball team. Griffin averaged 13.5 points-per-game, 11.3 rebounds-per-game, and 2.3 blocks per game as the only SWAC player to average a double-double. He set the conference single-season record for consecutive double-doubles with 12 and most in a single season with 17. Following the season he was named SWAC Player of the Year.[2]

Griffin was dismissed from the football team in 2016. Several weeks later, he ended his college basketball career by signing with an agent to prepare for the NFL Draft. He went undrafted, but signed with the Minnesota Vikings although he was cut before appearing in a game. On September 12, 2018, Griffin signed with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League.[3]

For the 2019–20 season, Griffin moved to the Stockton Kings.[4] Griffin averaged 3.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.[5]

References
  1. "Former high school great Derrick Griffin playing for Texas Southern". Fox Houston. August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  2. "2016 All-SWAC Men's Basketball team announced" (Press release). SWAC. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. McKee, Chris (September 12, 2018). "Former Texas Southern star Derrick Griffin signs with G-League's South Bay Lakers". Min-Major Madness. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  4. "Stockton Kings Announce 2019-20 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  5. "Derrick Griffin: Logs three minutes Wednesday". CBS Sports. March 12, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.


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