Shane Hammink

Shane Hammink (born 22 July 1994) is a Dutch basketball player who plays for Spirou of the Pro Basketball League. He played college basketball in the United States for Louisiana State University (LSU) and Valparaiso University. He is the son of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Geert Hammink.

Shane Hammink
Hammink with Donar in November 2019
No. 15 – Spirou
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeaguePro Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1994-07-22) 22 July 1994
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
NationalityDutch
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Bilbao Basket
2018–2020Donar
2020Yoast United
2020–presentSpirou
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Hammink was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Geert and Rhonda Hammink. From age eight, he lived in the Netherlands and moved as his father embarked upon his eleven-year career in various countries, including parts of three seasons in the NBA. Prior to college, Hammink spent a year at the Canarias Basketball Academy, where he honed his basketball skills.[1]

College career

Hammink originally committed to LSU, where his father had played center from 1989 to 1993. He played sporadically off the bench for the Tigers, scoring 74 points and recording 64 rebounds in 47 games over two seasons. Following the 2013–14 season, Hammink decided to transfer along with two other Tigers (Anthony Hickey and Malik Morgan). Hammink ultimately chose to play for coach Bryce Drew at Valparaiso.[2]

Hammink sat out the 2014–15 season due to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer eligibility rules, then joined the Crusaders for the 2015–16 campaign. In his first season, Hammink teamed with Alec Peters and Vashil Fernandez to lead the team to the finals of the 2016 National Invitation Tournament. He averaged 8.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in the season. In his senior season, Hammink and Peters led Valparaiso to a share of the Horizon League regular-season championship. Hammink averaged 15.1 points per game and was named second-team All-Horizon League.[3]

Professional career

Bilbao Basket (2017–2018)

Following the close of his college career, Hammink was not selected in the 2017 NBA draft. He ultimately signed with Bilbao Basket of the Spanish Liga ACB and EuroCup.[4] Hammink averaged 3.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists for Bilbao in the ACB.

Donar (2018–2020)

On 13 July 2018, Donar announced Hammink signed a three-year contract with the Dutch club playing in the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).[5] In the 2018–19 season, Hammink reached the DBL Finals with Donar where the team lost to Landstede Hammers. In his rookie season in the DBL, he averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

His second season with Donar, the 2019–20 season, was ended prematurely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 19 DBL games. On 4 July 2020, Hammink and Donar parted ways.[6]

Yoast United (2020)

On 1 October 2020, Hammink signed with Yoast United, newcomer in the Dutch Basketball League (DBL). His contract included an opt-out in case he could sign with a foreign club.[7] The season was suspended after two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spirou (2020–present)

On November 31, 2020, Hammink signed in Belgium with Spirou Basket.[8][9]

Dutch national team

Hammink played for the Netherlands in FIBA at the U16, U17 and U20 levels before joining the senior national team in 2014.[1]

References
  1. Osipoff, Michael (January 7, 2016). "Shane Hammink gaining traction as important player for Valparaiso". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  2. "Former LSU reserve Shane Hammink lands at Valparaiso". The Times-Picayune. August 5, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  3. Osipoff, Michael (March 1, 2017). "Horizon League Player of the Year Alec Peters out for rest of the season". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  4. "Bilbao Basket brings in forward Hammink". EuroCup. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  5. "Shane Hammink tekent voor drie seizoenen bij Donar". Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  6. "Shane Hammink verlaat Donar". Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  7. "Shane Hammink vindt onderdak bij Yoast United". RTV Noord (in Dutch). 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
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