Trevon Duval

Trevon Tyler Duval (born August 3, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. As a high school player, he was a consensus five-star prospect in the Class of 2017. In January 2017, Duval was selected as a McDonald's All-American.[1]

Trevon Duval
Duval with the Iowa Wolves in 2020
Free agent
PositionPoint guard
Personal information
Born (1998-08-03) August 3, 1998
Queens, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeDuke (2017–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Milwaukee Bucks
2018–2019→Wisconsin Herd
2019Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2019–2020Iowa Wolves
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

High school career
Duval at the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game

Duval attended St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey during his Freshman and Sophomore years. As a sophomore in 2014–15, Duval led the Gray Bees to a 31–6 record and NCSAA state championship in which he scored 25 points and had 8 assists. Prior to his sophomore year, Duval along with Isaiah Briscoe for the AAU team, New Jersey Playaz won the 2014 Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Peach Jam Championship. In September 2015, Duval transferred to Advanced Preparatory International in Dallas, Texas for his Junior season.[2] As a junior in 2015–16, Duval averaged 16.8 points per game and 7.0 assists per game. In the spring and summer of 2016, Duval competed in the Under Armour Association circuit for the AAU team, WE-R1. He led WE-R1 to an Under Armour Association Championship, becoming the first player to win both under armour and Nike peach jam championships. Duval averaged 16.3 points per game and 3.8 assists per game in the 2016 Under Armour Association circuit.[3] Duval was then invited to the Under Armour Elite 24 in Brooklyn, New York, where Duval finished the game with 25 points and 7 assists leading team drive to 140–136 victory in overtime.[4]

In late 2016, Duval transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.[5] As a senior, Duval averaged 16.1 points per game and 7.5 assists per game leading IMG to a 26–2 record. He played in the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.[6]

Recruiting

Duval was considered one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout.com, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN.[7][8] In 2015 he was ranked by Scout as the third ranked prospect in all of high school in their "Ultimate 100" list.[9]

On May 15, 2017, Duval committed to attend and play for Duke University, joining fellow recruits Wendell Carter Jr., Gary Trent Jr. and Marvin Bagley III later on that year.[10][11]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Trevon Duval
PG		 New Castle, DE IMG Academy (FL) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 191 lb (87 kg) May 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 96
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 7   Rivals: 5  247Sports: 7  ESPN: 6
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Duke 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • "2017 Duke Blue Devils Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.

    College career

    On November 11, Duval scored 15 points and had 12 assists in a 99–69 win over Utah Valley.[12] On November 14, Duval achieved his second double-double in the season, scoring 17 points, 10 assists, and six steals in an 88–81 victory against Michigan State in the Champions Classic.[13] On November 23, he scored 22 points while shooting 7-of-14 from the field helping the Blue Devils defeat Portland State 99–81.[14] On November 29, Duval scored 15 points and 6 assist in a 91–81 win over Indiana in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.[15] On December 30, he scored 16 points and 4 assists in a 100–93 victory against Florida State.[16] On January 15, Duval 17 points and 8 assists in an 83–75 victory over Miami.[17] On March 15, Duval notched 19 points and 8 assists in an 89–67 win over Iona.[18] On March 25, he scored 20 points and 6 assists in an 85–81 overtime loss against Kansas in the Elite 8.[19] In his freshman season at Duke, Duval saw at action in a total of 37 games (starting 34) as a freshman and averaged 10.9 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game.

    Following Duke's loss in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Duval announced his intention to forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.[20]

    Professional career

    Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)

    On June 21, 2018, Duval did not get drafted by any team in the 2018 NBA draft. He was the first one-and-done player in Duke history to go undrafted.[21] Afterwards, he signed with the Houston Rockets for the NBA Summer League.[22] On July 24, Duval signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, his contract split time between the Bucks and their NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.[23] Duval made his NBA debut on February 8, 2019, scoring two points and recording one assist in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.[24] On March 24, 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks waived Duval.[25]

    Houston Rockets (2019)

    On March 26, 2019, Duval was claimed by the Houston Rockets on a two-way contract.[26][27] He did not appear in a game for them during the regular season and his late signing ruled him ineligible for the playoffs.[28] He instead spent the majority of his time signed to the Rockets in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[29]

    Duval played at the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the Houston Rockets.[29]

    Iowa Wolves (2019-present)

    On October 26, 2019, Duval was selected by the Iowa Wolves with the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA G League Draft.[30] On February 24, 2020, he posted 14 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in a 152–148 loss to the South Bay Lakers.[31]

    National team career

    Duval participated in the 2016, 2015 and 2014 USA Men's Junior National Team October minicamps.

    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

    Regular season
    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2018–19 Milwaukee 302.0.6671.000–.3.7.0.01.7
    Career 302.0.6671.000–.3.7.0.01.7

    College
    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2017–18 Duke 373429.7.428.290.5962.05.61.5.110.3

    References
    1. "2017 McDonald's All-American Game boys rosters announced". maxpreps. January 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
    2. Jordan, Jason (September 7, 2015). "Trevon Duval transfers to Advanced Prep International". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
    3. Chambers, Dennis (April 16, 2017). "Trevon Duval wows coaches at Under Armour Association". snytv.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
    4. "Trevon Duval and Isaiah Washington duel in first Elite 24 to go to OT". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
    5. "No. 1 point guard in 2017 Trevon Duval to play at IMG Academy". usatodayhss.com. September 11, 2016. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
    6. "Top point guard Trevon Duval is thankful for the honor to play in the Jordan Brand Classic". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
    7. "Trevon Duval, Milwaukee Bucks, Point Guard". 247Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
    8. "Trevon Duval - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
    9. "Trevo Duval, IMG Academy PG". Scout.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
    10. Jordan, Jason (May 15, 2017). "No. 1 point guard Trevon Duval picks Duke". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
    11. "Top-rated PG Trevon Duval joins Duke's loaded 2017 recruiting class". espn.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
    12. "Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski becomes first to win 1,000 games at single school". espn.com. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
    13. "Allen leads No.1 Duke past No.2 Michigan State 88-81". espn.com. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
    14. "No.1 Duke has to 'wake up' to pull away from Portland State". usatoday.com. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
    15. "No.1 Duke uses late run to pull away from Indiana 91-81". espn.com. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
    16. "Bagley, No.4 Duke outlast No.24 FSU, 100–93". espn.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
    17. "Gary Trent Jr helps Duke come back at Miami". usatoday.com. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
    18. "Trevon Duval heats up to spark Duke men's basketball's first round win vs Iona". dukechronicle.com. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
    19. "Newman leads Kansas past Duke 85–81 in OT for Final Four bid". espn.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
    20. "Duke freshman Trevon Duval entering NBA draft with plans to hire agent". USA Today. April 5, 2018.
    21. Upadhyaya, Parth (July 6, 2018). "Duke's Trevon Duval ready for shot with Rockets". Houston Chronicle.
    22. Reports: Theo Pinson signs with Nets; Berry and Duval get free-agent deals
    23. "Bucks Sign Trevon Duval To A Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
    24. "Bucks Knock Off Mavs". wasu.com. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
    25. "Bucks Request Waivers On Trevon Duval". NBA.com. March 24, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
    26. Iko, Kelly (March 26, 2019). "Trevon Duval, who was previously waived by Milwaukee, has been claimed by the Houston Rockets, league sources told The Athletic". @kellyikonba. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
    27. Watson, John (July 2, 2019). "Trevon Duval will run with Houston in the NBA Summer League". 247 Sports. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
    28. Feigen, Jonathan (April 14, 2019). "Rockets newcomer Trevon Duval gets important assignment". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
    29. Carlin, Ky (September 5, 2019). "Report: Trevon Duval competed in Sixers open runs at practice facility". USA Today. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
    30. "With the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 #GLeagueDraft, the @IAWolves select Trevon Duval out of @DukeMBB!". NBA G League on Twitter.com. October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
    31. "Trevon Duval: Fills stat sheet despite loss". CBS Sports. February 25, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
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